Myths in Stone: Religious Dimensions of Washington, D.C.

by Jeffrey F. Meyer

Book Overview

Washington, D.C., is a city of powerful symbols--from the dominance of the Capitol dome and Washington Monument to the authority of the Smithsonian. This book takes us on a fascinating and informative tour of the nation's capital as Jeffrey F. Meyer unravels the complex symbolism of the city and explores its meaning for our national consciousness. Meyer finds that mythic and religious themes pervade the capital--in its original planning, in its monumental...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520214811
• ISBN13: 9780520214811
• Release Date: February 2001
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"