Name/Title
Encyclopedia of the Spanish-American and Philippine-American WarsEntry/Object ID
2015.4.241Description
Volume one includes entries A-L. Volume two includes entries M-Z. Volume three includes documents.
According to ABC-Clio.com:
"On the cusp of the 20th century, victory over Spain in Cuba and the Philippines marked the beginning of the United States’ emergence as a world power. With William Randolph Hearst, Joseph Pulitzer, and other media moguls fueling the country’s sense of itself as a nation of destiny, the Spanish-American War also saw the capacity of the media to shape public opinion and national policy reach an unprecedented level....A comprehensive overview of the wars that saw the United States emerge as a world power; one that had immense implications for America, especially in Latin America and Asia....The encyclopedia offers two complete volumes of alphabetically organized entries written by some of the world’s foremost historians, covering everything from the course of the wars to relevant economic, social, and cultural matters in the United States, Spain, and other nations. Featuring a separate volume of primary-source documents and a wealth of images and maps, the encyclopedia portrays the day-to-day drama and lasting legacy of the war like never before, guiding readers through a seminal event in America’s transition from the Gilded Age to the Progressive Era.
Features
Over 600 alphabetically organized entries in two volumes, covering leading individuals, battles, weapons systems, and events in the United States, Spain, and other nations, as well as economic, cultural, and social topics
Written by expert contributors, with distinguished scholars of American military history and of the era in which the Spanish-American War took place
Over 150 primary-source documents in a separate volume giving readers firsthand access to the way the Spanish-American War unfolded and was experienced
350 photographs and illustrations, as well as 16 maps, providing a rich array of images to help readers visualize the war’s key events and lasting impact
An exceptionally extensive bibliography guiding readers to significant additional resources in print
Highlights
Offers the most authoritative contemporary portrait of a true turning point in American history
Extends beyond the course of war itself to cover a full range of cultural, economic, and social issues
Offers a world-based view of the war, with significant coverage of Spain and other nations involved in the conflict
Gauges the unprecedented impact of the media on the war, including coverage of William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer, as well as essays on communications, newspapers, the penny press, and yellow journalism."
The back of the book also contains a brief biography of the author.
Hardbound, three-volume set. Volume One includes entries A-L; Colume two includes entries M-Z; volume three includes documents. The front of all volumes features photos of San Juan, Puerto Rico being bombarded by US warships; Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders; Emilio Aguinaldo. The Gatling Gun Detachment Charging up San Juan Hill; a painting by H. Charles McBarron, Jr.; and William Randolph Hearst. The back features a brief summary of the set.Collection
ScarmuzziAcquisition
Accession
2015.4.0Source or Donor
Patricia A. ScarmuzziAcquisition Method
Gift