Monument Wars


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Traces the history of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., discussing its plan and structures, and considering how the concept of memorials and memorial space has changed since the nineteenth century.










Monuments of Washington's Patriotism; Containing a Facsimile of His Public Accounts, Kept During the Revolutionary War; and Some of the Most Interesting Documents Connected With His Military Command and Civil Administration With Embellishments


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This compelling book offers a rare glimpse into the life and legacy of George Washington, featuring a facsimile of his public accounts kept during the Revolutionary War, as well as other important documents related to his military and political career. With beautiful illustrations and insightful commentary, this book is an essential addition to any history lover's library. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.