Many fine books guide eager visitors through Washington, DC, but few tell the fascinating story of the city itself. Listeners to this audio cassette learn how Washington was transformed from a swampy mosquito-infested lowland to one of the great cities of the world. They hear of the engineers and the beautifiers, the heroes and the rogues, the politicians and the people who have made Washington famous. Listeners are also taken on behind-the-scenes visits to Washington"s most popular attractions.