{"product_id":"the-capitol-the-surprising-biography-of-an-american-building-9780593185001","title":"The Capitol: The Surprising Biography of an American Building","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn in-depth exploration of history of the US Capitol building and the incredible personalities who built it, full of dramatic stories and surprising facts; a powerful testament to what the Capitol has meant to generations of Americans and how it has endured.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Capitol\u003c\/i\u003e is a unique biography of a place, encompassing architecture, history, politics, popular culture, and race in a fascinating exploration of our Capitol's secret past, one rife with political intrigue, assassination attempts, thwarted bombings, and gunmen on the run. Never mind ghostly cat prints, mysteriously bloodstained steps, and charming \"fairy doors\" that have delighted visitors for hundreds of years. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSpanning three centuries of American history, the book focuses on iconic and notable names and personalities from the past--from George Washington to Davy Crockett to Ronald Reagan--as well as countless colorful characters readers may not have heard of before, with a focus on restoring the narratives of enslaved people and recognizing their contributions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe story of the Capitol is the story of America itself, and, for the first time, that story will be told in this sweeping, aspirational biography of the building at the very heart of the American experiment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Brian Jay Jones\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dutton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/02\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 464\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.11h x 6.11w x 1.71d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593185001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrian Jay Jones is the critically acclaimed, bestselling biographer of some of the world's most iconic creative geniuses. Born in the Midwest and raised in the Southwest, Brian has a degree in English from the University of New Mexico. He spent more than two decades as a public policy analyst and speechwriter for thought leaders and elected officials at all levels of government, including nearly ten years in the US Senate. He presently lives in New Mexico.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Brian Jay Jones \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48397185777821,"sku":"9780593185001","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_c2ee3b5b-eae2-46c7-84df-33081e28f238.jpg?v=1781075386","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-capitol-the-surprising-biography-of-an-american-building-9780593185001","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}