Honor in the Dust: Theodore Roosevelt, War in the Philippines, and the Rise and Fall of America's I Mperial Dream Paperback - 2013
by Gregg Jones
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.
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 brilliantly captures an era brimming with American optimism and confidence as the nation expanded its influence abroad.
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- Title Honor in the Dust: Theodore Roosevelt, War in the Philippines, and the Rise and Fall of America's I Mperial Dream
- Author Gregg Jones
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Pages 464
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Berkley Books
- Date 2013-01-23
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Index, Maps, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780451239181 / 0451239180
- Weight 1 lbs (0.45 kg)
- Dimensions 8.9 x 6 x 1.1 in (22.61 x 15.24 x 2.79 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 1851-1899
- Chronological Period: 1900-1919
- Cultural Region: Southeast Asian
- Library of Congress subjects Roosevelt, Theodore, Philippines - History - Philippine American
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2011033386
- Dewey Decimal Code 959.903
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Citations
- New York Times Book Review, 03/10/2013, Page 28
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