This guide includes a section detailing Washington's history, eight features covering aspects of the city's life and culture, ranging from new immigrants to political stings and scandals; a visitor's guide to the sights, and a comprehensive travel tips section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. Plus hundreds of photographs and 18 maps.
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978-981-4120-49-4 (9789814120494)
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Introduction. A Capital Idea. History: Decisive Dates; Beginnings; Building a Nation; Presidents and Protests Washington Today. People and Culture: Life in Washington; Black Washington; The New Immigrants Arts and Entertainment Sport. Political Washington: Politics and Other Powers; Political Stings and Scandals; Foreign Affairs. Places: Introduction; The White House; The Mall East; The Mall West; Capitol Hill Area; Downtown; Foggy Bottom and the West End; Georgetown; Dupont Circle to Adams Morgan The Upper Northwest; Logan Circle and the Northeast Southwest Waterfront and the Southeast Around Washington. Day Trips: Maryland; Virginia; Information panels: George Washington; Tracing Your Roots; Race Riots; How the Government Works; James Smithson; A Monumental City; Art Treasures; Diplomatic Pleasures; The C&O Canal; Frederick Douglass. Travel Tips: Getting Acquainted; Planning the Trip; Practical Tips; Getting Around; Where to Stay; Where to Eat; Culture; Things to Do; Shopping; Sport; Further Reading; Maps Washington DC; The White House; The Mall; Capitol Hill Downtown; Foggy Bottom; Georgetown; Dupont Circle to Adams Morgan; The Upper Northwest; Logan Circle and the Northeast; Southwest Waterfront and the Southeast; Around Washington; Arlington Cemetery; Alexandria; Day Trips; Washington Metro.
