{"product_id":"city-for-empire","title":"City for Empire","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst settled in 1915, Anchorage, Alaska, was founded with the American empire in mind. During World War I, it served as a conduit through which coal could be shipped to the Pacific, where the US Navy was engaged with Japan. Decades later, during World War II, Anchorage became an equally important site for the defense of the mainland and the projection of American power. \u003ci\u003eCity for Empire\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of Anchorage's development in that period, focusing in particular on the international context of the city's early decades and its surprisingly diverse inhabitants. A thorough yet accessible read, \u003ci\u003eCity for Empire\u003c\/i\u003e captures the history of this remarkable city.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Preston Jones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54218625155364,"sku":"9781602230842","price":24.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0880\/7635\/3828\/files\/CoreSourceHub_364ea41e-bd6b-4674-bbe4-4dabb899f8e0.jpg?v=1780503546","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.co.uk\/products\/city-for-empire","provider":"IndiePubs UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}