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The White House's Unruly Neighborhood : Crime, Scandal and Intrigue in the History of Lafayette Square, Paperback / softback Book

The White House's Unruly Neighborhood : Crime, Scandal and Intrigue in the History of Lafayette Square Paperback / softback

Paperback / softback

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Chronicling the sometimes outlandish, often tragic history of the environs of the White House, this book covers two centuries of assassinations, slave escapes, deadly duels, sex scandals, battles, brawls and spy intrigues that took place in the presidential neighborhood, Lafayette Square.

The author recounts the triumphs and catastrophes of heroes and villains both famous and unsung, placing them in the context of contemporary world events of the day.

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