Hidden History of Alexandria,
Author: Michael Lee Pope
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2011-09-23
Total Pages: 160
ISBN-13: 1614232709
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This groundbreaking history uncovers a long-forgotten period in the 19th century when Alexandria left the commonwealth of Virginia and became incorporated into the fledgling District of Columbia. It was an experiment that failed after half a century of neglect and a growing animosity between North and South. However, it was a fascinating time when cannon were dragged onto city streets for political rallies, candidates plied their voters with liquor and devastating fires ravaged the city.