{"product_id":"we-the-states-an-alternate-history-novel-paperback","title":"We the States: An Alternate History Novel - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAdam Sivitz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImagine if the United States Constitution had never been ratified and George Washington had never become President. In \u003ci\u003eWe the States, \u003c\/i\u003e author Adam Sivitz creates an alternative narrative acted out by the founding fathers of the United States. As the story unfolds, readers find George Washington at home in Virginia impatiently awaiting news of each state's response to the constitution. Patrick Henry will persuade Virginia to reject the constitution, which will lead to the formation of three independent countries, and Alexander Hamilton will become the leader of one of the newly formed countries. \u003cbr\u003e Within the tumultuous and divisive chain of events, Sivitz weaves the tale of two slaves owned by Washington. Their story displays the darker side of U.S. history and underscores the struggle for freedom for so many, while also reminding readers of the ongoing fight for equality and justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdam Sivitz teaches early US history, American civics, and psychology at Chartiers Valley High School in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. Also an accomplished musician, he has toured throughout the United States, composed and recorded music for the Weather Channel, and performed on national television. He currently lives in Pittsburgh with his wife and cats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 294\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.62 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 26, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47421656137906,"sku":"9781641110754","price":18.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/24a35ce29197ea089d28fe0bcae7a653.webp?v=1778487964","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/we-the-states-an-alternate-history-novel-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}