Spanish American War: A History From Beginning to End

Spanish American War: A History From Beginning to End

Spanish-American War

â€œA splendid little war â€œ- thatâ€™s how one contemporary observer described the Spanish-American War, a war that is arguably one of the most important wars ever fought. The duration was short and the victory decisive, thus little and splendid, the latter, at least, from the victorâ€™s point of view. The impacts of the war, however, were anything but little. In fact, the aftermath of the Spanish-American War is still affecting global affairs today. The dominant superpowers of 1898 watched as a new player on the international scene, the United States, shifted its ideology from isolationism to expansionism, and emerged as a force to reckoned with, a true superpower.

Inside you will read about...

âœ“ Prelude to War
âœ“ First Blood
âœ“ The Pacific Theatre
âœ“ The Caribbean Theatre
âœ“ Warâ€™s End
And much more!

The result was a series of bloody battles fought in both the Caribbean and the Pacific over Spanish territorial holdings. This eBook takes the reader on a journey from what set the stage for war to the aftermaths that continue to impact each of the players in the present day. From the explosion that sank the USS Maine to the recent dÃ©tente in Cuban-American relations, this eBook describes the events and their consequences in a thorough yet concise manner that is enjoyable to read and packed with historical information.
Country USA
Manufacturer Hourly History
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2016-09-18
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Hourly History
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2016-09-18
Format	Kindle eBook

Spanish American War: A History From Beginning to End

Spanish-American War

Inside you will read about...

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