{"product_id":"hidden-history-of-alexandria-dc-9781540205940","title":"Hidden History of Alexandria, D.C.","description":"This groundbreaking history uncovers a long-forgotten period in the 19th century when Alexandria left the commonwealth of Virginia and became incorporated into the fledgling District of Columbia. It was an experiment that failed after half a century of neglect and a growing animosity between North and South. However, it was a fascinating time when cannon were dragged onto city streets for political rallies, candidates plied their voters with liquor and devastating fires ravaged the city.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePope, Michael Lee:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Michael Lee Pope is an award-winning journalist who lives in Old Town Alexandria. He has reported for the Alexandria Gazette Packet, WAMU 88.5 News, the New York Daily News and the Tallahassee Democrat. A native of Moultrie, Georgia, he grew up in Durham, North Carolina, and graduated from high school in Tampa, Florida. He has a master's degree in American Studies from Florida State University, and he lives in the Yates Gardens neighborhood with his lovely wife, Hope Nelson.","brand":"History Press Library Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50524743368978,"sku":"9781540205940","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_aae11faf-5ec1-4a96-8b78-c27067e7dfb1.jpg?v=1731187770","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/hidden-history-of-alexandria-dc-9781540205940","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}