spanish-american war, 1898

Provides insights to actions taken after the explosion of the USS "Maine" in 1898 in Havana Harbor, focusing on the key players at the time, Theodore Roosevelt, Henry Cabot Lodge, William Randolph Hearst, Thomas Reed, and William James.

"Stephen Kinzer transports us to the dawn of the twentieth century, when the United States first found itself with the chance to dominate faraway lands. That prospect thrilled some Americans. It horrified others. Their debate gripped the nation"--Amazon.com.

A history of the wars in the Philippine Islands in the 19th century, including the Philippine revolutionary wars, the Spanish-American War, and the Filipino-American War.

Explores the details of the Spanish-American War from the perspective of the soldiers, sailors, and marines who fought and from the journalists who reported the events and daily lives of those in the field.

"The . . . story of the most famous regiment in American history: the Rough Riders, a motley group of soldiers led by Theodore Roosevelt, whose . . . exploits marked the beginning of American imperialism in the 20th century"--Provided by publisher.

A graphic exploration of significant people and events in U.S. history between the years 1890 and 1930, including the Spanish-American War and World War I.

Alphabetically arranged entries provide information on the Spanish-American and Philippine-American Wars, discussing all the campaigns and principal battles of the conflicts, the key military and political figures, the role of the U.S. yellow press in manipulating public opinion, and other related topics.

"The waning years of the nineteenth century saw the emergence of a new kind of journalism in the United States, one that not only challenged government and corporate power, but also turned to sordid crimes and scandals for much of its material. Sensational, shocking, and lurid, this new style of reporting came to be known as yellow journalism. The trend influenced newspapers across the country, and its role in building public support for the Spanish-American War has become the stuff of legend. This book traces the development of yellow journalism and demonstrates its impact"--Provided by publisher.

Profiles the lives and relationships of five figures who helped the United States become a major player in world politics at the dawn of the twentieth century.