The Spanish-American War 1895-1902 (Modern Wars In Perspective)

Smith, Joseph

ISBN 10: 0582043409 ISBN 13: 9780582043404

Publisher: Routledge, 1994

Synopsis

Fought in both Caribbean and Pacific and turning on America's superior naval strength, this short but decisive war had momentous consequences internationally. It ended Spain's imperial power, and the US emerged for the first time as an active force in world affairs, acquiring -- amidst much domestic controversy -- an empire of her own in the Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Cuba (whose struggle against Spain had sparked the war). Heavy with implications for twentieth-century America, the war is explored in its widest context in this engrossing and impressive study.

About this title

About the Author:

Joseph Smith is Reader in American Diplomatic History at the University of Exeter. He has previously taught at the College of William & Mary and the University of Denver. He is General Editor of the Historical Association Studies series.

J. Jaye Smith spent her childhood in Slidell, Louisiana, and found her passion in the creative arts while still in high school. She attended Belmont University and graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in elementary education in 1993. Smith has worked as a vocalist and a music teacher for most of her life and is also an accomplished songwriter. She lives in Austin, Texas, with her family and spends her free time reading, dancing, and gardening.

Review:

`Joseph Smith's neat and useful synopsis.'
Times Literary Supplement

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0582043409
• ISBN 13: 9780582043404
• Binding: Textbook Binding
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 272