Freedom's Cap

“A tale of political intrigue, famous personalities, technological innovations and bitter feuds, all under the pervasive shadow of slavery.” —Steve Raymond,  The Seattle Times The modern United States Capitol is a triumph of both engineering and design. But the history of the Capitol is also the history of America's most tumultuous years. As the new Capitol rose above Washington's skyline, battles over slavery and secession ripped the country apart. Ground was broken just months after Congr