This Town
Two Parties and a Funeral--Plus Plenty of Valet Parking!--in America's Gilded Capital
By Mark Leibovich | Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
About the book
The #1 New York Times bestseller!
Washington D.C. might be loathed from every corner of the nation, yet these are fun and busy days at this nexus of big politics, big money, big media, and big vanity. There are no Democrats and Republicans anymore in the nation's capital, just millionaires. Through the eyes of Leibovich we discover how the funeral for a beloved newsman becomes the social event of the year; how political reporters are fetishized for their ability to get their names into the predawn e-mail sent out by the city's most powerful and puzzled-over journalist; how a disgraced Hill aide can overcome ignominy and maybe emerge with a more potent \"brand\" than many elected members of Congress. And how an administration bent on \"changing Washington\" can be sucked into the ways of This Town with the same ease with which Tea Party insurgents can, once elected, settle into it like a warm bath. Outrageous, fascinating, and very necessary, This Town is a must-read whether you're inside the highway which encircles DC - or just trying to get there.
Editions of This Town
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780399161308
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780399170683
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101611081
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781101605189
Read an Excerpt
The #1 New York Times bestseller!
Washington D.C. might be loathed from every corner of the nation, yet these are fun and busy days at this nexus of big politics, big money, big media, and big vanity. There are no Democrats and Republicans anymore in the nation's capital, just millionaires. Through the eyes of Leibovich we discover how the funeral for a beloved newsman becomes the social event of the year; how political reporters are fetishized for their ability to get their names into the predawn e-mail sent out by the city's most powerful and puzzled-over journalist; how a disgraced Hill aide can overcome ignominy and maybe emerge with a more potent \"brand\" than many elected members of Congress. And how an administration bent on \"changing Washington\" can be sucked into the ways of This Town with the same ease with which Tea Party insurgents can, once elected, settle into it like a warm bath. Outrageous, fascinating, and very necessary, This Town is a must-read whether you're inside the highway which encircles DC - or just trying to get there.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is This Town about?
The #1 New York Times bestseller!
Washington D.C. might be loathed from every corner of the nation, yet these are fun and busy days at this nexus of big politics, big money, big media, and big vanity. There are no Democrats and Republicans anymore in the nation's capital, just millionaires. Through the eyes of Leibovich we discover how the funeral for a beloved newsman becomes the social event of the year; how political reporters are fetishized for their ability to get their names into the predawn e-mail sent out by the city's most powerful and puzzled-over journalist; how a disgraced Hill aide can overcome ignominy and maybe emerge with a more potent \"brand\" than many elected members of Congress. And how an administration bent on \"changing Washington\" can be sucked into the ways of This Town with the same ease with which Tea Party insurgents can, once elected, settle into it like a warm bath. Outrageous, fascinating, and very necessary, This Town is a must-read whether you're inside the highway which encircles DC - or just trying to get there.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in This Town?
Society and Social Sciences > Politics and government > Central / national / federal government
Where can I read a sample of This Town?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780399161308
Who is/are the Author/s of the book This Town?
Mark Leibovich
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
This Town is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780399161308) and paperback(ISBN 9780399170683) and ebook(ISBN 9781101611081) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781101605189)
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