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Myths in Stone
Religious Dimensions of Washington, D.C.
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Washington, D.C., is a city of powerful symbols--from the dominance of the Capitol dome and Washington Monument to the authority of the Smithsonian. This book takes us on a fascinating and informative tour of the nation's capital as Jeffrey F. Meyer unravels the complex symbolism of the city and explores its meaning for our national consciousness. Meyer finds that mythic and religious themes pervade the capital--in its original planning, in its monumental architecture, and in the ritualized events that have taken place over the 200 years the city has been the repository for the symbolism of the nation. As Meyer tours the city's famous axial layout, he discusses many historical figures and events, compares Washington to other great cities of the world such as Beijing and Berlin, and discusses the meaning and history of its architecture and many works of art. Treating Washington, D.C., as a complex religious center, Meyer finds that the city functions as a unifying element in American consciousness. This book will change the way we look at Washington, D.C., and provide a provocative new look at the meaning of religion in America today. It will also be a valuable companion for those traveling to this city that was envisioned from its inception as the center of the world.
University of California Press; January 2001
357 pages; ISBN 9780520921344
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357 pages; ISBN 9780520921344
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Subject categories
- Academic > Religion > Natural theology > Religion and science
- Academic > Religion > Religion (General)
- Academic > Religion > American
- Architecture > Public, Commercial, or Industrial Buildings
- History > United States > Civil War Period (1850-1877)
- History > United States > 20th Century
- History > United States > Colonial Period (1600-1775)
- History > Military > Vietnam War
- Travel > United States
- History > Americas (North, Central, South, West Indies)
- Religion
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9780520921344
9780520214811
0520921348