The imperial season : America's capital in the time of the first ambassadors, 1893-1918 / William Seale.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Seale, William.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Diplomats.

History.

Washington (D.C.)--History--19th century.

Washington (D.C.).

Washington (D.C.)--History--20th century.

Diplomats--Washington (D.C.).

Physical Description:

265 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : Smithsonian Books, [2013]

Summary:

"Between the Spanish American War and World War I, the thrill of America's new international role in the world held the nation's capital in rapture. Visionaries gravitated to Washington and sought to make it the glorious equal to the great European capitals of the day. Remains of the period define Washington today--the monuments and great civic buildings on the Mall as well as the private mansions built on the avenues that now serve as embassies. The first surge of America's world power led to profound changes in diplomacy, and a vibrant official life in Washington, DC, naturally followed. In the twenty-five year period that William Seale terms the "imperial season," a host of characters molded the city in the image of a great world capital. Some of the characters are well known, from presidents to John Hay and Uncle Joe Cannon, and some relatively unknown, from diplomat Alvey Adee to hostess Minnie Townsend and feminist Inez Milholland. The Imperial Season is a unique social history that defines a little explored period of American history that left an indelible mark on our nation's capital"-- Provided by publisher.

"America's Capital in the Time of the First Ambassadors, 1893-1918"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

1 The Capital of the Sleeping Giant 1

2 Men of Distinction 17

3 The Pivotal Year 1898 41

4 World Capital 59

5 Diplomats 79

6 Progress in Marble 104

7 Business and Friendship 119

8 Massachusetts Avenue 133

9 Players 157

10 Commitment 176

12 The World at Last 198.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-252) and index.

ISBN:

9781588343918

158834391X

OCLC:

828484010

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