Detailed view for the Book: Washington, D.C.

Title:

Washington, D.C.
 

Authors:

Genres:

Historical
Criticism & Commentary
Humour & Satire

Series:

American Chronicle, the
1

Editions:

# Date Publisher Binding Cover
1 1967-00-00 Vintage  

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Blurb: 
Widely regarded as Vidal's ultimate comment on how the American political system degrades those who participate in it, Washington, D.C. is a stunning tale of corruption and diseased ambitions. It traces the fortunes of James Burden Day, a powerful conservative senator who is eyeing the presidency; Clay Overbury, a pragmatic young congressional aide with political aspirations of his own; and Blaise Sanford, a ruthless newspaper tycoon who understands the importance of money and image in modern politics. With characteristic wit and insight, Vidal chronicles life in the nation"s capital at a time when these men and others transformed America into "possibly the last empire on earth".