Siege Of Washington D.C. (1867)
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ISBN10: 1104654814
ISBN13: 9781104654818
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 13 2009
Pages: 150
Weight: 0.46
Height: 0.32 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781104654818
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 13 2009
Pages: 150
Weight: 0.46
Height: 0.32 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Siege of Washington D.C. is a historical account of the events that took place in the American capital in 1867. The book, written by Francis Colburn Adams, provides a detailed description of the political and social climate of the time, as well as the military actions that led to the siege.The book begins by setting the stage for the events that led to the siege, including the aftermath of the Civil War and the tensions between the North and South. It then goes on to describe the political landscape of Washington D.C., including the corruption and scandal that plagued the government at the time.The main focus of the book, however, is the siege itself. Adams provides a detailed account of the military actions that took place, including the battles and skirmishes that occurred throughout the city. He also describes the impact that the siege had on the residents of Washington D.C., including the fear and uncertainty that gripped the city during the conflict.Overall, The Siege of Washington D.C. is a fascinating and informative account of a little-known event in American history. It provides a unique perspective on the political and social climate of the time, and sheds light on the military actions that took place in the nation's capital.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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