The Capitol : the surprising biography of an American building
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Author
Contributors
Penguin Random House, publisher.
Status
Orlando Public Library (Downtown) - Third Floor
725.1 JON
1 available
725.1 JON
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Southwest - Adult
725.1 JON
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725.1 JON
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando Public Library (Downtown) - Third Floor | 725.1 JON | On Shelf |
| Southwest - Adult | 725.1 JON | On Shelf |
| Southeast - Adult | 725.1 JON | Checked Out |
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Published
New York : Dutton, [2026]
Format
Book
Physical Desc
vi, 451 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
ISBN
9780593185001 (hardcover):, 0593185005 (hardcover)
Notes
Other Title
Surprising biography of an American building
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 398-424) and index.
Description
"A unique biography of a place, encompassing architecture, history, politics, popular culture, and race in a fascinating exploration of our Capitol's secret past, one rife with political intrigue, assassination attempts, thwarted bombings, and gunmen on the run. Never mind ghostly cat prints, mysteriously bloodstained steps, and charming 'fairy doors' that have delighted visitors for hundreds of years. Spanning three centuries of American history, the book focuses on iconic and notable names and personalities from the past--from George Washington to Davy Crockett to Ronald Reagan--as well as countless colorful characters readers may not have heard of before, with a focus on restoring the narratives of enslaved people and recognizing their contributions"-- Provided by publisher.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (Style Guide)
Jones, B. J. (2026). The Capitol: the surprising biography of an American building. Dutton.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 18th Edition (Style Guide)Jones, Brian Jay. 2026. The Capitol: The Surprising Biography of an American Building. Dutton.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 18th Edition (Style Guide)Jones, Brian Jay. The Capitol: The Surprising Biography of an American Building. Dutton, 2026.
UCL Harvard Citation (Style Guide)Jones, B. J. (2026). The capitol: the surprising biography of an american building. New York: Dutton.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (Style Guide)Jones, Brian Jay. The Capitol: The Surprising Biography of an American Building. Dutton, 2026.
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