About the Author

William Seale is an American historian and author whose work is focused on historical writing and the restoration of historic American buildings, notably state capitols. His books include, The Imperial Season; The President's House: A History; The White House: History of an American Idea; The Tasteful Interlude: American Interiors Through the Camera's Eye; Recreating the Historic House Interior; The Virginia Governor's Mansion; Temples of Democracy: The State Capitols of the USA; and many others. He is editor of White House History the award-winning journal of the White House Historical Association.