Resistance to the Spanish-American and Philippine wars : anti-imperialism and the role of the press, 1895-1902 / Charles Quince.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Quince, Charles, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Spanish-American War, 1898--United States--Public opinion.

Spanish-American War, 1898.

Spanish-American War, 1898--Press coverage--United States.

Imperialism.

History.

Public opinion.

International relations.

Territorial expansion.

Hawaii--Annexation to the United States--Public opinion.

Hawaii.

Philippines--History--Philippine American War, 1899-1902--Public opinion.

Philippines.

United States--Territorial expansion--Public opinion.

United States.

United States--Foreign relations--1865-1921--Public opinion.

Imperialism--History--19th century--Public opinion.

Physical Description:

204 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2017]

Summary:

"Following the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor in 1898, pro-war arguments prevailed in the American press, influencing public opinion in favor of engaging in the Spanish-American War--or so goes the popular version of events. Yet there was a substantial anti-imperialist segment of public that tried to halt the advance towards conflict"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

In the shadow of the past: the development of expansionist and anti-expansionist sentiments

Group of many shades: the anti-anti-imperialists

The Cuban rebellion and American politics, 1895/1896

Critical dilemma in Spanish/American relations

Sliding toward war

Naval capabilities

Land warfare

The sentiments of the European press

Voices of concern: the business community and the Spanish/American War

A war without benefits

Shift in public opinion

Dissent, alleged war crimes and the Philippines War.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781476669748

1476669740

OCLC:

974700158