Honor in the dust : Theodore Roosevelt, war in the Philippines, and the rise and fall of America's imperial dream / Gregg Jones.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jones, Gregg R.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

History.

Atrocities.

Philippines--History--Philippine American War, 1899-1902--Campaigns--Iraq--Sumer.

Philippines.

Philippines--History--Philippine American War, 1899-1902--Atrocities.

Philippines--History--Philippine American War, 1899-1902--Political aspects--United States.

Philippines--Annexation to the United States.

Waller, Littleton Waller Tazewell, 1856-1926.

Waller, Littleton Waller Tazewell.

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919.

Roosevelt, Theodore.

United States.

Physical Description:

xvi, 430 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, map ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : New American Library, 2012.

Summary:

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 captures an era brimming with American optimism and confidence as the nation expanded its influence abroad.

Contents:

America rises. Call to arms ; "He is no tender chicken" ; America's Marine ; Manila Bay ; Guantánamo Bay ; "It was war, and it was magnificent" ; The eagle spreads its wings

Imperial glory. "White man's 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. "War without limits" ; The massacre at Balangiga ; Hell-roaring Jake ; "Kill and burn!" ; Death in the jungle

Questions of honor. "Deeds of hideous cruelty" ; The trial of Major Waller ' "The President desires all the facts' ; "Blood grown hot" ; Homecoming ; "Where is the line to be drawn?"

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 382-420) and index.

ISBN:

9780451229045

0451229045

OCLC:

426803546