{"title":"Caitlin Fitz","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Caitlin Fitz, a distinguished author known for her insightful explorations into the intricate tapestry of history. With a keen focus on the interwoven narratives of the Americas, Fitz invites readers to delve deeper into the connections that have shaped societies across continents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer acclaimed work, \u003cem\u003eOur Sister Republics\u003c\/em\u003e, stands as a testament to her prowess in bridging historical gaps, offering a fresh perspective on the intricate relationships between the United States and Latin American countries during the 19th century. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Fitz unearths the shared ideologies and the impact of revolutionary ideals that have bound these regions in complex ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in Fitz’s writings to uncover the nuances of history and the enduring threads of military, social, and political influence that continue to resonate today. Perfect for both history enthusiasts and casual readers, Caitlin Fitz’s books promise to enlighten and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"our-sister-republics-by-caitlin-fitz-9780871407351","title":"Our Sister Republics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the early nineteenth century, the United States turned its idealistic gaze southward, imagining a legacy of revolution and republicanism it hoped would dominate the American hemisphere. From pulsing port cities to Midwestern farms and southern plantations, an adolescent nation hailed Latin America's independence movements as glorious tropical reprises of 1776.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEven as Latin Americans were gradually ending slavery, U.S. observers remained energized by the belief that their founding ideals were triumphing over European tyranny among their \u003cem\u003esister republics\u003c\/em\u003e. But as slavery became a violently divisive issue at home, goodwill toward antislavery revolutionaries waned. By the nation's fiftieth anniversary, republican efforts abroad had become a scaffold upon which many in the United States erected an ideology of white U.S. exceptionalism that would haunt the geopolitical landscape for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarshalling groundbreaking research in four languages, Caitlin Fitz defines this hugely significant, previously unacknowledged turning point in U.S. history in \u003cem\u003eOur Sister Republics\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000697307372,"sku":"9780871407351","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780871407351.jpg?v=1763298379"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/caitlin-fitz.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}