Review
...will interest readers curious about the history of cities as well as librarians who will refer patrons to its entries on neighborhood development in the nongovernmental part of the city, famous local residents, important buildings of the municipal and federal government, monuments, religious buildings, and parks. The many cross-references give readers a sense of architectural history, real estate developers, musicians, historians, and the city's place in US history. Useful features include a 50-page bibliography and lists of mayors and commissioners, annual events, archival collections, and architects of prominent buildings. A succinct, well-written guidebook for tourists tracking down sculpture, parks, and gardens. Recommended. (
Choice )
Brief but well-written descriptions of neighborhoods, significant people born in Washington or active in Washington life, important events, cultural and religious organizations, and educational institutions...general readers likely will find it a browser's delight. (
Arba )
Covers Washington from its origins to the present day and contains entries on its people, buildings, neighborhoods, events and organizations, in addition to major legislation that shaped the city…entertaining reading. (
Reference Reviews )
The authors...have done an admirable job of distilling the enormous and increasing volume of information on Washington's people, places, and events into a practical handbook for scholars and writers, museum and site administrators, archivists, librarians, and other historical practitioners. [This handbook]...should evolve into an appreciated resource for Washington's residents and students... (
H-Net: Humanities And Social Science Reviews Online )
The authors...have done an admirable job of distilling the enormous and increasing volume of information on Washington's people, places, and events into a practical handbook for scholars and writers, museum and site administrators, archivists, librarians,and other historical practitioners. [This handbook]...should evolve into an appreciated resource for Washington's residents and students...... (
H-Net: Humanities And Social Science Reviews Online )
About the Author
Robert Benedetto is Associate Librarian and Associate Professor of Bibliography at Union Theological Seminary and the Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, Virginia.
Jane Donovan is a freelance writer. She is the author of five books, and her articles and photography have appeared in the
Washington Post,
Georgetown Courier,
Virginia Heritage, and other publications.
Kathleen DuVall is a freelance editor. Previously she worked as managing editor of
Interpretation, a quarterly journal published by the Union Theological Seminary and the Presbyterian School of Christian Education.
