The discovery and imparting of knowledge are the essential undertakings of any university. Designed with over 300 illustrations and photographs, this title tells the remarkable story of the administrators, boards, faculty, students, and programs that have made Georgetown a leading institution of higher education.
The discovery and imparting of knowledge are the essential undertakings of any university. Designed with over 300 illustrations and photographs, this title tells the remarkable story of the administrators, boards, faculty, students, and programs that have made Georgetown a leading institution of higher education.
The discovery and imparting of knowledge are the essential undertakings of any university. Designed with over 300 illustrations and photographs, this title tells the remarkable story of the administrators, boards, faculty, students, and programs that have made Georgetown a leading institution of higher education.
The discovery and imparting of knowledge are the essential undertakings of any university. Designed with over 300 illustrations and photographs, this title tells the remarkable story of the administrators, boards, faculty, students, and programs that have made Georgetown a leading institution of higher education.
Text in English and German. When the German Embassy in Washington was completed in 1964, the architectural critic of the Washington Post wrote that the express aim of those commissioning the building had been to make an architectural statement that would embody the spirit of the young German democracy and avoid any form that could revive grim ......
The Epic Struggle to Build a Capital City and a Nation
Despite America's newly won independence, a bitter dispute over whether to have a capital and where to locate it almost tore the young nation apart. Few have written about the key role George Washington played in settling this question. George Washington's Final Battle recounts Washington's exceptional political skill and involvement in the ......
In The Capital of Basketball, John McNamara offers the first-ever comprehensive look at the great high school players, teams, and coaches that make the DC metropolitan area second to none in its contributions to the game. This fascinating history is perfect for basketball aficionados everywhere.
The celebration of Washington D.C. basketball is long overdue. The D.C. metro area stands second to none in its contributions to the game. Countless figures who have had a significant impact on the sport over the years have roots in the region, including E.B. Henderson, the first African-American certified to teach public school physical ......
Lobbyists in Washington aren't a new phenomenon. Since the early days of the republic, citizens and groups alike have hired professionals to press their interests with lawmakers. This book exposes how industry regulations fall short of ensuring principled behaviors and may actually incentivize unethical behavior.