When scientists invent the world's first time machine, and selects a young American journalist, history buff, and descendent of Ben Franklin, to travel back to colonial Philadelphia to fulfill his noble mission of creating a more perfect Constitution and union, his lifelong dream is about to begin. Once transported, he meets America's Founders, experiences colonial Philadelphia life, and the Revolutionary War. He also learns about James Madison's Virginia Plan, the great historical controversy behind Charles Pinckney's rival constitutional plan, North Carolina's mysterious Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, Ben Franklin's dysfunctional family relations and evolving religious faith, the reason why the Founders chose not to free the slaves, Alexander Hamilton's outrageous executive office proposal, Thomas Jefferson's views of human nature and government-and much more! Alone and without a plan or social connections, he must overcome all obstacles to achieve his mission. The book includes professional handwriting analyses of Madison and Jefferson, an altered, more perfect Constitution, and much Spielberesque humor and drama.
If you love American history, are concerned over the state of our nation, and love Spielberg's Back to the Future movies, you'll love this book!
When a time machine is invented, a young journalist's dream to travel back to America's founding with a mission to alter the constitution is about to begin! Once transported to spring, 1775, we experience founding American life through the eyes, ears, and heart of Alex Bache-Ben Franklins' descendent. Struggling over 12 years, he must adapt to the culture and living standard, and survive the Revolutionary War, while concealing his true identity. Alone and without a plan-with his 21st century foresight, he must find a way to access the circles of influence and persuade the Founders to alter the Constitution to create a more perfect union. Along his arduous journey, Alex learns the truth of the Founders' constitutional intentions, views of human nature, government, power, liberty, rights, slavery, popular democracy, republics, property, taxation, debt, religion, theocracy, deism, two rival Constitutional plans, their diverse backgrounds, personalities, faith, fears, character, tavern hangouts, and more. This book combines documented historical facts with Spielbergesque drama and humor. It will take you on an adventure where you will experience colonial Philadelphia life and America's t