Honor in the Dust: Theodore Roosevelt, War in the Philippines, and the Rise and Fall of America's I mperial Dream“Fascinating.”—New York Times Book Review • “Well-written.”—The Boston Globe • “Extraordinary.”—The Christian Science Monitor • “A compelling page-turner.”—Adam Hochschild On the eve of a new century, an up-and-coming Theodore Roosevelt set out to transform the U.S. into a major world power. The Spanish-American War would forever change America's standing in global affairs, and drive the young nation into its own imperial showdown in the Philippines. From Admiral George Dewey's legendary naval victory in Manila Bay to the Rough Riders' heroic charge up San Juan Hill, from Roosevelt's rise to the presidency to charges of U.S. military misconduct in the Philippines, Honor in the Dust brilliantly captures an era brimming with American optimism and confidence as the nation expanded its influence abroad. |
Contents
1848 | |
1850 | |
1851 | |
1866 | |
Americas Marine | 1881 |
Manila | 1892 |
Guantánamo | 5 |
It Was War and It Was Magnificent | 20 |
War Without Limits | |
The Massacre at Balangiga | |
Hellroaring Jake | |
Kill and Burn | |
Death in the Jungle | |
Questions of Honor | |
Deeds of Hideous Cruelty | |
The Trial of Major Waller | |
The Eagle Spreads Its Wings | |
Imperial Glory | |
White Mans Burden | |
Spring Victories Summer Stalemate | |
The Filipino Republic Is Destroyed | |
A Nasty Little War | |
Men of a Bygone Age | |
Brave Hearts and Bright Weapons | |
The Election of 1900 | |
The Bloody Work of Empire | |
The President Desires All the Facts | |
Blood Grown Hot | |
Where Is the Line to Be Drawn? | |
Epilogue | |
A Note on the Sources | |
Bibliography | |
Notes | |
Index | |
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