The 50 US State Capitol Buildings
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State Houses: America's 50 State Capitol Buildings
- ASIN: 1550464574
- ISBN: 1550464574
- Brand: Brand: Boston Mills Press
- Manufacturer: Boston Mills Press
A magnificent celebration of America's state capitol buildings. These glorious buildings are, in the author's words, "the homes of history," where laws are passed, where democracy is enacted, where history is written. Though each state capitol bears some similarity to the other forty-nine, each in its architecture and design reflects uniquely the... [Read More]
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The United States Capitol: Its Architecture and Decoration
- ASIN: 0393038319
- ISBN: 9780393038316
- Manufacturer: W. W. Norton & Company
This wonderfully illustrated volume traces the architectural antecedents and building history of the magnificent U.S. Capitol. The U.S. Capitol, the building that houses the legislative branch of our government and a landmark that attracts 3-5 million visitors each year, has its origins in an architectural competition devised by George Washington. ... [Read More]
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History of the United States Capitol: A Chronicle of Design, Construction, and Politics (Senate Document)
- ASIN: 0160508304
- ISBN: 0160508304
- Manufacturer: US Government Printing Office
This beautifully illustrated publication describes the architecture and history of the United States Capitol. It measures 12 x 10 in.
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Louisiana's Old State Capitol
- ASIN: 1589806158
- ISBN: 1589806158
- Manufacturer: Pelican Publishing
Louisiana's capitol building began life as a Gothic castle overlooking the Mississippi River. This interesting book examines the constant struggle to save and control that unique state house. The author serves as docent trainer at the old capitol.
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Washington's Audacious State Capitol and Its Builders
- ASIN: 0295964677
- ISBN: 0295964677
- Manufacturer: Univ of Washington Pr
This book brings together plentiful information from government records, architects' files, and personal correspondence to follow the development of the capitol from concept to completion.
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The Colorado State Capitol: History, Politics, Preservation
- UPC: 000870817906
- ASIN: 0870817906
- ISBN: 0870817906
- Brand: Brand: University Press of Colorado
- Manufacturer: University Press of Colorado
As the representative building of the state, the Capitol has served as a silent witness to the evolving needs and interests of all Colorado citizens. The statehouse provided a proud testament for nineteenth-century Coloradoans who wanted to prove their state's potential through grand architecture and it represents "the heart of Colorado" to this da... [Read More]
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Freedom's Cap: The United States Capitol and the Coming of the Civil War
- ASIN: 0809046814
- ISBN: 0809046814
- Manufacturer: Hill and Wang
The modern United States Capitol is a triumph of both engineering and design. From its 9-million-pound cast-iron dome to the dazzling opulence of the President's Room and the Senate corridors, the Capitol is one of the most renowned buildings in the world. But the history of the U.S. Capitol is also the history of America's most tumultuous years. A... [Read More]
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Louisiana Capitol, The: Its Art And Architecture
- ASIN: 0882890824
- ISBN: 0882890824
- Brand: Brand: Pelican Publishing
- Manufacturer: Pelican Publishing
The Louisiana Capitol: Its Art and Architecture chronicles the efforts of those dreamers and builders who gave Louisiana its capitol building--from the inspiration of Huey Long to the only surviving member of the architectural trio contracted to build it--and explains the history and symbolism behind it.
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The United States Capitol
- ASIN: 1556703198
- ISBN: 1556703198
- Brand: Brand: Stewart Tabori n Chang
- Manufacturer: Stewart Tabori & Chang
Briefly traces the history of the Capitol building, shows its entrances, porticoes, corridors, and chambers, and describes the work of the Congress
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Ender's Game (The Ender Quintet)
- ASIN: 0812550706
- ISBN: 0812550706
- Brand: Card, Orson Scott
- Manufacturer: Tor Science Fiction
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The Apotheosis of Democracy, 1908-1916: The Pediment for the House Wing of the United States Capitol (American Arts Series/University of Delaware)
- ASIN: 0874135281
- ISBN: 0874135281
- Brand: Brand: Univ of Delaware Pr
- Manufacturer: Univ of Delaware Pr
The art of Paul Wayland Bartlett (1865-1925) and turn-of-the-century sculpture in general have been attracting increasing attention. A leading American sculptor of international reputation, Bartlett was one of the best-known artists in the United States.Bartlett's sculptural decoration for the House pediment at the U.S. Capitol Building was his mos... [Read More]
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Speak for a Living: An Insider's Guide to Building a Professional Speaking Career
- ASIN: 1562865080
- ISBN: 1562865080
- Manufacturer: Association for Talent Development
In Speak for a Living, Anne Bruce gives you the inside scoop so you will know what the pros know! Evaluate your aspirations and qualifications―and get a glimpse of the realities of the professional speaking lifestyle. Get tools to navigate the field and the life-changing opportunities ahead. Advice, conversations, and tips from successful speaker... [Read More]
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Now That's Interesting: Kentucky's Capitol
- ASIN: 0913383961
- ISBN: 0913383961
- Manufacturer: McClanahan Publishing House, Inc.
Now That's interesting...Kentucky's Capitol, is a fascinating new book and learning tool for young readers. Read about a secret passage leading out of the state reception room. Glimpse at color pictures of dolls dressed up like "first ladies," and peek at the governor's private office. Find out who can get a job in the Capitol, even if you're only ... [Read More]
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The Library of Congress: The Art and Architecture of the Thomas Jefferson Building
- ASIN: 0393045633
- ISBN: 0393045633
- Manufacturer: W. W. Norton & Company
A handsomely illustrated tribute to the Library of Congress building, published to coincide with its one hundredth anniversary. Arguably the most beautifully decorated building in the United States, the Library of Congress building (recently renamed the Jefferson Building) is celebrating its one hundredth anniversary this year after an eighty milli... [Read More]
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The Texas State Capitol: Selected Essays from the Southwestern Historical Quarterly (Fred H. & Ella Mae Moore Texas History Reprint Series)
- ASIN: 0876111509
- ISBN: 0876111509
- Manufacturer: Texas State Historical Assn
Through its majestic form and monumental style, the Texas State Capitol (erected 1882-1888) reflects the pride of Texas citizens in the culture and government of their state. Now, as we celebrate the restoration of the century-old structure and the completion of a stately new underground wing, a team of specialists in architecture, decorative arts,... [Read More]
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Capital Losses: A Cultural History of Washington's Destroyed Buildings
- ASIN: 1588341054
- ISBN: 1588341054
- Brand: Brand: Smithsonian Books
- Manufacturer: Smithsonian Books
Before the passage of critical preservation legislation in 1978, the Nation's Capital lost an irreplaceable assembly of architecturally and culturally significant buildings. Wanton destruction in the name of progress—particularly in the decades immediately following World War II—resulted in a legacy forever lost, a cultural heritage destroyed b... [Read More]
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Abraham Lincoln and Illinois' Fifth Capitol
- ASIN: 193227815X
- ISBN: 193227815X
- Brand: Brand: Mayhaven Publishing
- Manufacturer: Mayhaven Publishing
“No one knows more about Springfield or its State Capitol than the city’s legendary resident historian Wayne C. Temple, or his wife, the building’s longtime guide, Sunderine Temple. In their new book they combine prodigious research, an unerring appreciation for the great men who made history in this landmark, an ear for lively stories, and a... [Read More]
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The U.S. Capitol (Symbols of Freedom)
- ASIN: 1588103994
- ISBN: 1588103994
- Brand: Brand: Heinemann
- Manufacturer: Heinemann
Where is the U.S. Capitol? What kind of money has a picture of the U.S. Capitol on it? How was the U.S. Capitol used during the Civil War? Find the answers to these questions and more when you read ‘The U.S. Capitol.’
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American Pantheon: Sculptural and Artistic Decoration of the United States Capitol (Perspective On Art & Architect)
- ASIN: 0821414437
- ISBN: 0821414437
- Brand: Brand: Ohio University Press
- Manufacturer: Ohio University Press
Like the ancient Roman Pantheon, the U.S. Capitol was designed by its political and aesthetic arbiters to memorialize the virtues, events, and persons most representative of the nation's ideals—an attempt to raise a particular version of the nation's founding to the level of myth.American Pantheon examines the influences upon not only those virtu... [Read More]
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The American Statehouse: Interpreting Democracy's Temples
- ASIN: 0700610448
- ISBN: 0700610448
- Brand: Brand: Univ Pr of Kansas
- Manufacturer: University Press of Kansas
The American Statehouse examines the interplay of architecture and politics in all fifty state capitols. Using both careful analysis and photographs of exteriors and interiors, Goodsell demonstrates how the architectural elements embody political values and ideas; influence how politicians, lobbyists, and the news media behave; and both awe and uni... [Read More]
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