Freedom's Cap: The United States Capitol and the Coming of the Civil War

Authors

Daniel W. Crofts

ISBN

978-0-8090-4681-2

Price

$35.00

Publisher

Hill and Wang

Abstract

Examining the Cross-Sectional Triumvirate that built the Capital

During the 1850s, the United States Capitol was greatly enlarged and completely rebuilt. What resulted is the iconic structure faced with striking white marble and topped by a magnificent dome, inspired by St. Paul’s in....

DOI

10.31390/cwbr.14.3.23

Recommended Citation

Crofts, Daniel W. (2012) "Freedom's Cap: The United States Capitol and the Coming of the Civil War," Civil War Book Review: Vol. 14 : Iss. 3 .
DOI: 10.31390/cwbr.14.3.23
Available at: https://repository.lsu.edu/cwbr/vol14/iss3/22