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Condition
Good: A book that has been read, but is in good condition. Minimal damage to the book cover eg. ...
Type
Paperback
ISBN
9780160795572

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
United States Government Printing OFFICE
ISBN-10
0160795575
ISBN-13
9780160795572
eBay Product ID (ePID)
119037553

Product Key Features

Book Title
Capital Engineers: the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers in the Development of Washington, D. C. , 1790-2004 : The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers in the Development of Washington, D. C. , 1790-2004
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2012
Topic
Military Science, United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, De, Md, NJ, NY, Pa), United States / South / South Atlantic (DC, De, Fl, Ga, Md, Nc, SC, VA, WV), Military / United States, United States / General, History / General
Features
Revised
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Travel, Architecture, Technology & Engineering, History
Author
Pamela Scott
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Length
12 in
Item Width
10 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Produced by
Army Corps of Engineers (US) Staff
Reviews
Award   Capital Engineers won second placeBlue Pencil Awardfor "Most Outstanding Soft Cover Book" from the National Association for Government Communicators, April 2007, Chicago, IL. H-NET BOOK REVIEW Published by H-DC@h-net.msu.edu (November 2006)   Copyright (c) 2006 by H-Net, all rights reserved. H-Net permits the redistribution and reprinting of this work for nonprofit, educational purposes, with full and accurate attribution to the author, web location, date of publication, originating list, and H-Net: Humanities & Social Sciences Online. For other uses contact the Reviews editorial staff:hbooks@mail.h-net.msu.edu. Matthew Gilmore, H-DC list co-editor, web editor, Vice President, Networks -- H-Netdc-edit@mail.h-net.msu.edu   Pamela Scott. Capital Engineers: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the development of Washington, D.C., 1790-2004 . Alexandria: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Office of History, 2005. 306 pp. Photographs, maps, appendix, notes, bibliography, index. No price listed (paper), ISBN none listed.   Reviewed by Alan Lessoff, Department of History, Illinois State University   Building Managers for the Nation's City   Among its many lessons, the Katrina disaster in New Orleans underscored the oddness of the practice in the United States of assigning civil engineering duties to the Army Corps of, Award   Capital Engineerswon second place Blue Pencil Award for "Most Outstanding Soft Cover Book" from the National Association for Government Communicators, April 2007, Chicago, IL. H-NET BOOK REVIEW Published by H-DC@h-net.msu.edu (November 2006)   Copyright (c) 2006 by H-Net, all rights reserved. H-Net permits the redistribution and reprinting of this work for nonprofit, educational purposes, with full and accurate attribution to the author, web location, date of publication, originating list, and H-Net: Humanities & Social Sciences Online. For other uses contact the Reviews editorial staff: hbooks@mail.h-net.msu.edu. Matthew Gilmore, H-DC list co-editor, web editor, Vice President, Networks -- H-Net dc-edit@mail.h-net.msu.edu   Pamela Scott.Capital Engineers: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the development of Washington, D.C., 1790-2004. Alexandria: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Office of History, 2005. 306 pp. Photographs, maps, appendix, notes, bibliography, index. No price listed (paper), ISBN none listed.   Reviewed by Alan Lessoff, Department of History, Illinois State University   Building Managers for the Nation's City   Among its many lessons, the Katrina disaster in New Orleans underscored the oddness of the practice in the United States of assigning civil engineering duties to the Army Corps of, Award Capital Engineers won second place Blue Pencil Award for “Most Outstanding Soft Cover Bookâ€� from the National Association for Government Communicators, April 2007, Chicago, IL. H-NET BOOK REVIEW Published by H-DC@h-net.msu.edu (November 2006) Copyright (c) 2006 by H-Net, all rights reserved. H-Net permits the redistribution and reprinting of this work for nonprofit, educational purposes, with full and accurate attribution to the author, web location, date of publication, originating list, and H-Net: Humanities & Social Sciences Online. For other uses contact the Reviews editorial staff: hbooks@mail.h-net.msu.edu. Matthew Gilmore, H-DC list co-editor, web editor, Vice President, Networks -- H-Net dc-edit@mail.h-net.msu.edu Pamela Scott. Capital Engineers: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the development of Washington, D.C., 1790-2004 . Alexandria: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Office of History, 2005. 306 pp. Photographs, maps, appendix, notes, bibliography, index. No price listed (paper), ISBN none listed. Reviewed by Alan Lessoff, Department of History, Illinois State University Building Managers for the Nation's City Among its many lessons, the Katrina disaster in New Orleans underscored the oddness of the practice in the United States of assigning civil engineering duties to the Army Corps of, Award   Capital Engineers won second place Blue Pencil Award for "Most Outstanding Soft Cover Book" from the National Association for Government Communicators, April 2007, Chicago, IL. H-NET BOOK REVIEW Published by H-DC@h-net.msu.edu (November 2006)   Copyright (c) 2006 by H-Net, all rights reserved. H-Net permits the redistribution and reprinting of this work for nonprofit, educational purposes, with full and accurate attribution to the author, web location, date of publication, originating list, and H-Net: Humanities & Social Sciences Online. For other uses contact the Reviews editorial staff: hbooks@mail.h-net.msu.edu . Matthew Gilmore, H-DC list co-editor, web editor, Vice President, Networks -- H-Net dc-edit@mail.h-net.msu.edu   Pamela Scott. Capital Engineers: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the development of Washington, D.C., 1790-2004. Alexandria: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Office of History, 2005. 306 pp. Photographs, maps, appendix, notes, bibliography, index. No price listed (paper), ISBN none listed.   Reviewed by Alan Lessoff, Department of History, Illinois State University   Building Managers for the Nation's City   Among its many lessons, the Katrina disaster in New Orleans underscored the oddness of the practice in the United States of assigning civil engineering duties to the Army Corps of, Award   Capital Engineers won second place Blue Pencil Award for "Most Outstanding Soft Cover Book" from the National Association for Government Communicators, April 2007, Chicago, IL. H-NET BOOK REVIEW Published by H-DC@h-net.msu.edu (November 2006)   Copyright (c) 2006 by H-Net, all rights reserved. H-Net permits the redistribution and reprinting of this work for nonprofit, educational purposes, with full and accurate attribution to the author, web location, date of publication, originating list, and H-Net: Humanities & Social Sciences Online. For other uses contact the Reviews editorial staff: hbooks@mail.h-net.msu.edu. Matthew Gilmore, H-DC list co-editor, web editor, Vice President, Networks -- H-Net dc-edit@mail.h-net.msu.edu   Pamela Scott. Capital Engineers: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the development of Washington, D.C., 1790-2004 . Alexandria: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Office of History, 2005. 306 pp. Photographs, maps, appendix, notes, bibliography, index. No price listed (paper), ISBN none listed.   Reviewed by Alan Lessoff, Department of History, Illinois State University   Building Managers for the Nation's City   Among its many lessons, the Katrina disaster in New Orleans underscored the oddness of the practice in the United States of assigning civil engineering duties to the Army Corps of
Table Of Content
Foreword Preface Acknowledgements The Grand Design The Antebellum City The Victorian City The Progressive City The Expanding City Metropolis Appendix Notes Bibliography Index  
Edition Description
Revised edition
Synopsis
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is best known for its water resources and environmental work and its construction of facilities on military bases; however, in its long history the Corps has performed many other missions, such as the critical role in the development of Washington, D.C.  The purpose of this book is to bring to the public's awareness the depth of the Corps' involvement in the design, development, construction, and maintenance of our Nation's capital by effectively chronicling its history and showcasing rare images, maps, and drawings.  Select chapters discuss the Corps' involvement in designing and constructing the still-existing water supply system; designing and constructing military forts to protect the Nation's capital from attack; refurbishing and expanding the U.S. Capitol; completing the Washington Monument; constructing many large buildings including the Pentagon and Library of Congress; designing and constructing roadways, major bridges, Washington National Airport, and the many monuments; refurbishing the White House; designing and maintaining the many parks; and planning highways; to name a few., The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is best known for its water resources and environmental work and its construction of facilities on military bases; however, in its long history the Corps has performed many other missions, such as the critical role in the development of Washington, D.C. The purpose of this book is to bring to the public's awareness the depth of the Corps' involvement in the design, development, construction, and maintenance of our Nation's capital by effectively chronicling its history and showcasing rare images, maps, and drawings. Select chapters discuss the Corps' involvement in designing and constructing the still-existing water supply system; designing and constructing military forts to protect the Nation's capital from attack; refurbishing and expanding the U.S. Capitol; completing the Washington Monument; constructing many large buildings including the Pentagon and Library of Congress; designing and constructing roadways, major bridges, Washington National Airport, and the many monuments; refurbishing the White House; designing and maintaining the many parks; and planning highways; to name a few.

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