philippine american war, 1899-1902

"More than a hundred years ago, a boy named Samkad thinks he knows everything about the world. He knows the mountains he lives in. He knows his people. He knows his blood enemy, the Mangili. And he wants to become a man, to be given his own shield, spear and axe to fight with. His best friend, Luki, wants all the same things - but she is a girl, and no girl has ever become a warrior. But everything changes when a new boy arrives in the village. He calls himself Samkad's brother, yet he knows nothing of the ways of the mountain. And he brings news of a people called 'Americans', who are bringing war and destruction right to his home..."--Publisher's description.

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.

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.

A history of the United States Army from 1898 to 1902 during the time it served overseas in three international conflicts, focusing on its uniforms and equipment.

An antiwar parable written by Mark Twain during the Philippine-American War, telling of a stranger who enters a patriotic church service and points out that by praying for victory, the congregation is advocating the destruction of human life.