Signed by Cokie Roberts

Paperback, 421 pages

New York Times Bestseller

...Drawing on newspaper articles, government records, and private letters and diaries, many never before published, "Capital Dames" introduces the resilient and remarkable women of Washington... In this compelling story of a Southern society town's transformation into a center of national power, Roberts shows us how the Capital City spread its influence as a result of the [Civil] War and how the women who had once been self-described "belles" evolved into purposeful activists, writers, and organizers, changing forever the role of women in American society. - Capital Dames (back cover)

"Cokie Roberts regularly dissects the power dynamics of modern-day Washington. As an author, though, she's demonstrated a special regard for the farther reaches of American history and it's behind-the-scenes players." - New York Times Book Review

"Roberts is a gifted narrator of Civil War history, weaving the experiences and perspectives of the women into a fresh and illuminating account of key battles and events." - Washington Post

Cokie Roberts is a political commentator for NPR and ABC News. She has won countless awards and in 2008 was named a "Living Legend" by the Library of Congress.