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Dover's Participation in the Spanish-American War (Classic Reprint)

Author : Fred E. Quimby
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780656790395
Total Pages : 22 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Dover's Participation in the Spanish-American War (Classic Reprint) written by Fred E. Quimby and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-05 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Dover's Participation in the Spanish-American War OR a period of more than a quarter of a century pre ceding the outbreak of the spanish-american War, the Island of Cuba, a possession of Spain since the days of Cortez, gasping and struggling under the cruel rule of its Castilian master, was agitated and disturbed by constantly recurring waves of political turmoil and chaotic revolt. In 1895 the insurrection assumed such proportions as to become a veritable war. General Weyler, who was sent from Spain to operate against the insurgents, promptly inaugurated a campaign of extermination, adopting such vicious and revolting methods of warfare as to arouse the righteous indigna tion of the entire civilized world. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Forward, March

Author : Kirk Munroe
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780267650873
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (58 download)

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Download or read book Forward, March written by Kirk Munroe and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-03 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Forward, March: A Tale of the Spanish-American War IN the morning-room of a large, old-fashioned country-house, Situated a few miles outside the city of New Orleans, sat a young man arranging a bowl of roses. Beside him stood a pretty girl, in riding costume, whose face bore a trace of petulance. Do make haste, Cousin Ridge, and finish with those stupid ﬂowers. You have wasted half an hour of this glorious morning over them already 1 she exclaimed. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Sketches from the Spanish-American War (Classic Reprint)

Author : Hermann Jacobsen
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780282912352
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (123 download)

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Download or read book Sketches from the Spanish-American War (Classic Reprint) written by Hermann Jacobsen and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-21 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Sketches From the Spanish-American War The following considerations constitute the Opinions of the author as acquired by him on the scene of war. He wishes to call special attention to the fact that until authentic data are available as to the strength of the two Opponents in the different battles, the tactical situations and intentions, and the losses in personnel and material, the reports can be but incomplete. Nevertheless it will be desirable, even without awaiting official statements, which may not be published for years by the two belligerent parties, to sift the confused mass of material which has come to us through the newspapers and to try and describe the most important operations, at least approximately, as they have taken place. To that end I have partly made use of reports of Germans who were eye witnesses of the events. It is hardly necessary to emphasize the fact that the author has observed the strictest impartiality in his estimates of the situation. He has the same high regard for Spanish and Americans. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Recollections of My Service and Experiences in the Spanish-American War

Author : Frank J. Hecker
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781331281078
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Recollections of My Service and Experiences in the Spanish-American War written by Frank J. Hecker and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-13 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Recollections of My Service and Experiences in the Spanish-American War: 1898-1899 Cuba had been restless ever since the severance of Mexico and Central and South America from Spain, caused largely by the pernicious laws, corrupt misgovernment, and exploitation of the colony for the benefit of the mother country. As early as 1850 there was acute discontent in the island, and, because of its proximity to the United States, not only our people but the Administration as well voiced their sympathy freely and frequently. The ten years' war, 1868-78, had moral as well as financial support from our citizens; and during the latter portion of the period intervention by our Government seemed probable. Spain, however, by the promise of the abolition of slavery, reforms in government, and colonial autonomy - in addition to general amnesty for those engaged - brought the war to a close. The promise of governmental reforms and real autonomy proved illusive. Reciprocity with the United States, which had been promised, was not put in force until 1891, and was terminated in 1894. The arrangement had been of great benefit to Cuba, and its termination caused discontent and unrest. Soon preparations for another war began. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Spanish-American War

Author : Pascual Cervera Y. Topete
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781331258803
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (588 download)

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Download or read book The Spanish-American War written by Pascual Cervera Y. Topete and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-12 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Spanish-American War: A Collection of Documents Relative to the Squadron Operations in the West Indies In the Cortes at Madrid, on the 30th day of October, 1899, the minister of war was requested by the Count de las Almenas and Senators Gonzales and Davila to transmit to the senate chamber as early as possible the proceedings held in the supreme council of war and navy, from August 1, 1899, to date, relative to the wars in Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. The minister of war, replying, said in part: I do not know whether the Count de las Almenas and the worthy companions whom he represents have sufficiently considered the grave step of bringing into a political chamber and submitting to parliamentary discussion adjudged causes of the extreme gravity of those referred to. I repeat that, while I greatly respect such right, I believe that there may be serious objections to a debate of this nature, because perhaps the high tribunal of the army and navy, which has adjudged these causes in accordance with law and its own conscience, and to whose functions and importance great respect is due, might suffer, though only apparently, in its prestige. For that reason I consider it neither expedient nor prudent to transmit to the chamber the documents asked for. It is not, therefore, probable that the proceedings of the courts in the cases of Admirals Cervera and Montojo will be made public. Admiral Cervera, having in view the vindication of himself, had obtained from the Queen in August permission to publish certain documents, given in this number of the War Notes, which make a most interesting and connected history of the naval operations of Spain during the war, and show without need of argument the causes of her weakness. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."

The Relations of the United States and Spain, Vol. 1

Author : French Ensor Chadwick
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780265854891
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (548 download)

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Download or read book The Relations of the United States and Spain, Vol. 1 written by French Ensor Chadwick and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-28 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Relations of the United States and Spain, Vol. 1: The Spanish-American War This work is intended in the main as a documentary history. An endeavor has been made to give all important orders, tele grams, and reports. It is not to be understood that these, or any considerable portion of them, are for the first time before the public.' All of any real importance have already appeared in government publications or with governmental approval. The interior history of no war or other great event has ever before been so fully exposed as in the many volumes published by the American government and in the documents set forth with the authority of the government of Spain. These are given in detail in the bibliography. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Notes on the Spanish-American War (Classic Reprint)

Author : United States Naval Intelligence Office
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780266529644
Total Pages : 738 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (296 download)

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Download or read book Notes on the Spanish-American War (Classic Reprint) written by United States Naval Intelligence Office and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-20 with total page 738 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Notes on the Spanish-American War Feeling sure that the events which have taken place from May 18 to July 17 hence the true situation in which were Santiago de Cuba and the forces defend ing it - can not be known in Spain in detail, but only in general, I am desirous of making them known in their whole truth, so that the country, to whom I think that we who were intrusted with defending its honor and interests at a distance of fifteen hundred leagues, owe the strictest account, may be able, with a complete knowledge of the facts, to call us to account, if it thinks that we have incurred any responsibility. Such has been my object, and I trust that my comrades of Santiago de Cuba. Both in the Army and in the Navy, will approve of it. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Spanish-American War

Author :
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780331873689
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (736 download)

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Download or read book The Spanish-American War written by and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-24 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a collection of Internet resources on the Spanish-American War (1898), compiled by Don Mabry. Offers access to libraries, bibliographies, speeches, and more.

The Relations of the United States and Spain, the Spanish-American War, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)

Author : French Ensor Chadwick
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780260791320
Total Pages : 540 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (913 download)

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Download or read book The Relations of the United States and Spain, the Spanish-American War, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint) written by French Ensor Chadwick and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-11 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Relations of the United States and Spain, the Spanish-American War, Vol. 2 Santiago de Cuba and Vicinity, Showing Intrenchments and Positions of Both Armies, Evening of July 1. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

A Military Album

Author : L. R. Hamersly Company
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781332974627
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (746 download)

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Download or read book A Military Album written by L. R. Hamersly Company and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-06-27 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Military Album: Containing Over One Thousand Portraits of Commissioned Officers Who Served in the Spanish-American War The President of the United States, in general orders. Has characterized the work of the Army in glowing words: It has submitted to no discouragement and halted at no obstacle. Its officers have shown high qualities of command, and its men have shown devotion and discipline. Its splendid virile energy has been accompanied bv self-control, patience, and magnanimity. With admirable good temper, sympathy, and loyalty to American ideals, its commanding generals have joined with the civilian agents of the Government in healing the wounds of war. The President feels that he expresses the sentiments of all the loyal people of the United States in doing honor to the whole Army which has joined in the performance and shares in the credit of these honorable services. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Register of Members of the Society of Colonial Wars

Author : General Society of Colonial Wars
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781331535683
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (356 download)

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Download or read book Register of Members of the Society of Colonial Wars written by General Society of Colonial Wars and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-07-16 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Register of Members of the Society of Colonial Wars: Who Served in the Army or Navy of the United States During the Spanish-American War, and Record of the Patriotic Work Done by the Society The President has requested me to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 20th instant, the contents of which he has noted, and to say that the surgeons-general of the Army and Navy have each been furnished With a copy of your letter. With assurances of the President's thorough appreciation of the generous and patriotic spirit which you have manifested, I am. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Lowell's Tribute to Her Returned Soldiers of the Spanish-American War, 1898

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Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780267948260
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (482 download)

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Download or read book Lowell's Tribute to Her Returned Soldiers of the Spanish-American War, 1898 written by and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Lowell's Tribute to Her Returned Soldiers of the Spanish-American War, 1898: Co. M, 9th Regiment, Co. 'S C and G, 6th Regiment M. V. M. At the Armory, November 30, 1898 And in thy majesty ride prosperously, because of truth and meekness and righteousness 5 and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things. Psalm xlv 4. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Under the Star-Spangled Banner - a Tale of the Spanish-American War - the Original Classic Edition

Author : F S Brereton
Publisher : Tebbo
ISBN 13 : 9781486489046
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Under the Star-Spangled Banner - a Tale of the Spanish-American War - the Original Classic Edition written by F S Brereton and published by Tebbo. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of Under the Star-Spangled Banner - A Tale of the Spanish-American War. It was previously published by other bona fide publishers, and is now, after many years, back in print. This is a new and freshly published edition of this culturally important work by F. S. (Frederick Sadleir) Brereton, which is now, at last, again available to you. Get the PDF and EPUB NOW as well. Included in your purchase you have Under the Star-Spangled Banner - A Tale of the Spanish-American War in EPUB AND PDF format to read on any tablet, eReader, desktop, laptop or smartphone simultaneous - Get it NOW. Enjoy this classic work today. These selected paragraphs distill the contents and give you a quick look inside Under the Star-Spangled Banner - A Tale of the Spanish-American War: Look inside the book: What happened afterwards he did not know, but when he came to, he found himself lying in a corner of the engine-room, with Masters leaning over him, while a short length of rope secured him to a bolt in the wall, and prevented him from rolling with the ship. ...The chief engineer had feared the effect of another roll, and though this one had lasted for only a few seconds, and the Mohican was now back in a more or less upright position, yet the sudden movement, the weight of so much metal thrown violently to one side, had proved too great a strain upon the fractured pillar.

The Downfall of Spain

Author : H. W. Wilson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781331334880
Total Pages : 572 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (348 download)

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Download or read book The Downfall of Spain written by H. W. Wilson and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-13 with total page 572 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Downfall of Spain: Naval History of the Spanish American War Innumerable works have already been written upon the Spanish-American War. I can only plead as my excuse for adding one to the number, that the present work was almost completed in the autumn of 1898, before this flood of books and articles had issued from the press. It was, however, delayed from time to time by the necessity of re-writing first this and then that portion, in the light of fresh evidence. Thus the book has been written twice - in some chapters thrice - over. The interest of this war lies in the complete information which we possess on the American side. The United States Navy Department gives to the world freely what it knows, and does not hide its secrets away in confidential reports. On no other naval war as yet waged have we such a wealth of evidence; and hence the history of this three months' struggle is far more instructive than might a year ago have been expected. That a free and intelligent nation gains by publishing the facts cannot be disputed. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Contraband of War

Author : M. P. Shiel
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781333858988
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (589 download)

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Download or read book Contraband of War written by M. P. Shiel and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-10-05 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Contraband of War: A Tale of the Hispano-American Struggle His right leg was not really short, as we have said; he was, in reality, a tall man, only he looked squat in proportion. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

This Republic of Suffering

Author : Drew Gilpin Faust
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 0375703837
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (757 download)

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Download or read book This Republic of Suffering written by Drew Gilpin Faust and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2009-01-06 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • An "extraordinary ... profoundly moving" history (The New York Times Book Review) of the American Civil War that reveals the ways that death on such a scale changed not only individual lives but the life of the nation. An estiated 750,000 soldiers lost their lives in the American Civil War. An equivalent proportion of today's population would be seven and a half million. In This Republic of Suffering, Drew Gilpin Faust describes how the survivors managed on a practical level and how a deeply religious culture struggled to reconcile the unprecedented carnage with its belief in a benevolent God. Throughout, the voices of soldiers and their families, of statesmen, generals, preachers, poets, surgeons, nurses, northerners and southerners come together to give us a vivid understanding of the Civil War's most fundamental and widely shared reality. With a new introduction by the author, and a new foreword by Mike Mullen, 17th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

The War Lovers

Author : Evan Thomas
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 031608798X
Total Pages : 359 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book The War Lovers written by Evan Thomas and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2010-04-27 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On February 15, 1898, the American ship USS Maine mysteriously exploded in the Havana Harbor. News of the blast quickly reached U.S. shores, where it was met by some not with alarm but great enthusiasm. A powerful group of war lovers agitated that the United States exert its muscle across the seas. Theodore Roosevelt and Henry Cabot Lodge were influential politicians dismayed by the "closing" of the Western frontier. William Randolph Hearst's New York Journal falsely heralded that Spain's "secret infernal machine" had destroyed the battleship as Hearst himself saw great potential in whipping Americans into a frenzy. The Maine would provide the excuse they'd been waiting for. On the other side were Roosevelt's former teacher, philosopher William James, and his friend and political ally, Thomas Reed, the powerful Speaker of the House. Both foresaw a disaster. At stake was not only sending troops to Cuba and the Philippines, Spain's sprawling colony on the other side of the world-but the friendships between these men. Now, bestselling historian Evan Thomas brings us the full story of this monumental turning point in American history. Epic in scope and revelatory in detail, The War Lovers takes us from Boston mansions to the halls of Congress to the beaches of Cuba and the jungles of the Philippines. It is landmark work with an unforgettable cast of characters-and provocative relevance to today.