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Washington is known around the world for its power, symbolized in daily television news bulletins with the White House or Capitol as background images. But it is the sheer beauty of the place that attracts millions of people to visit the capital city each year, and that continues to surprise and delight the more than half a million souls who call it home. Among such residents are architectural photographer John Cleave and architecture critic Benjamin Forgery, who collaborated to produce this book celebrating Washington's many, and varied Charms. The City's beauty is no accident. Washington was founded not long after the Revolutionary War as a visionary experiment, a place intended to embody the highest ideals of the young American democracy. These ambitions were inscribed in the audacious city plan created by Major Pierre Charles L'Enfant, a multi-talented associate of George Washington - the most important of the city's founders and, not incidentally, the hero for whom the capital was named. In the images and words Cleave and Forgery chronicle the city's transformation from near wilderness to world capital. In so doing, they provide a memorable portrait of an endlessly fascinating - and beautiful - city.
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Washington: Scenes From A Capital
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. Cleave, John (illustrator). Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00078416891
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Washington: Scenes From A Capital
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. Cleave, John (illustrator). Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. Revised edition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # V12A-04955
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Washington: Scenes From A Capital
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Cleave, John (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_469279178
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WASHINGTON:SCENES FROM A CAPITAL Format: Hardcover
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Condition: As New. Cleave, John (illustrator). Unread copy in mint condition. Seller Inventory # SS9789814217484
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WASHINGTON:SCENES FROM A CAPITAL Format: Hardcover
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Condition: New. Cleave, John (illustrator). Brand New. Seller Inventory # 9789814217484
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Washington
Seller: Hamelyn, Madrid, M, Spain
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Condition: Good. Cleave, John (illustrator). : Este libro presenta escenas de Washington D.C., la capital de Estados Unidos. A través de 96 páginas, ofrece una visión de la ciudad, con textos de Benjamin Forgery y John Cleave, publicado por Continental Sales, Inc. en 2015. EAN: 9789814217484 Tipo: Libros Título: Washington Autor: Benjamin Forgery| John Cleave Idioma: en Páginas: 96 Formato: Tapa dura. Seller Inventory # Happ-2026-07-22-251a85cf