The Spanish-American War

The 1898 war between the United States and Spain receives relatively little attention in most American history texts, yet it is an event of major importance. The United States emerged as the world's greatest power in the 20th century. In many ways, the war with Spain was a stepping stone from one era of American history to the next, showing Americans that aggressive nationalism could be fraught with danger, even as it was crowned with splendor.

This book includes an overview essay, five essays on specific aspects of the war, and a conclusion. A biographical section features sketches of Americans, Spaniards, Cubans, and Filipinos who played important roles, showing the human element of the events. Fifteen primary documents grant readers and researchers a direct view of the elements that transpired and how they were reported. This book provides everything students or general readers need to begin their research into a watershed conflict in American history.

List of contents

Preface
Chronology of Events
The Spanish-American War Explained
Background and Overview of the War
Origins of the War
Campaigning in Cuba and Puerto Rica
Naval Action: The Battles of Manila Bay and Santiago de Cuba
Campaigning in the Philippines
Making Peace
Conclusion: Long Range Effects of the Spanish-American War
Biographies
Primary Documents
Annotated Bibliography
Index

About the author

KENNETH E. HENDRICKSON JR. is Hardin Distinguished Professor of History at Midwestern State University. His books include Hard Times in Oklahoma, and The Chief Executives of Texas, among others.

Product details

• Authors: Kenneth E. III Hendrickson, Kenneth E. Hendrickson Jr.
• Assisted by: Linda S. Frey (Editor), Marsha L. Frey (Editor)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 17
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.08.2003
• EAN: 9780313316623
• ISBN: 978-0-313-31662-3
• No. of pages: 216
• Weight: 454 g
• Series: Greenwood Guides to Historic Events 1500-1900
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; USA, Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, European History, Spain, HISTORY / Military / General, HISTORY / Military / United States, HISTORY / United States / 19th Century, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, United States of America, USA, History of the Americas, War and defence operations, War & defence operations, HISTORY / Europe / Spain, Military History: Conflict and Wars