About this episode

Biographer Brian J. Jones discusses his book 'The Capital' and the history of the U.S. Capitol building.

Today we're joined by biographer Brian J. Jones about his latest book, 'The Capital,' a unique biography of the U.S. Capitol building. Together we'll explore the building's history, architectural details, political significance, and the personal stories intertwined with its evolution.

People in this episode

Guest: Brian J. Jones

Topics covered

• biography
• architecture
• history
• politics
• evolution

Keywords

• Capitol
• biography
• architecture
• political significance
• history

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Capital

Places: U.S. Capitol building

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