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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. In the early 1860s, the nation's capital hosted a lavish fancy ball, and this book uses the decadent event as a lens to explore the social and political landscape of Washington, D.C. At the height of sectional tensions and amidst the brewing storm of the Civil War, this ball was a glittering display of opulence and a microcosm of the nation's divisions. The author, a keen observer of the time, weaves together historical detail and literary flair to present a captivating narrative of this pivotal moment in American history. Through the colorful cast of characters who graced the ball, we witness the interplay of ambition, vanity, and the deep-seated fractures that would soon tear the country apart. This book offers a unique perspective on the eve of the Civil War, painting a vivid picture of the hopes, fears, and aspirations of a nation on the cusp of a profound transformation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332340354_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332340354
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332340354
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