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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:A War of Frontier and Empire: The Philippine-American War, 1899-1902by David J Silbey
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:It has been termed an insurgency, a revolution, a guerrilla war, and a conventional war. As David J. Silbey demonstrates in this taut, compelling history, the 1899 Philippine-American War was in fact all of these. Played out over three distinct conflicts— one fought between the Spanish and the allied United States and Filipino forces; one fought between the United States and the Philippine Army of Liberation; and one fought between occupying American troops and an insurgent alliance of often divided Filipinos— the war marked America’ s first steps as a global power and produced a wealth of lessons learned and forgotten.
In A War of Frontier and Empire, Silbey traces the rise and fall of President Emilio Aguinaldo, as Aguinaldo tries to liberate the Philippines from colonial rule only to fail, devastatingly, before a relentless American army. He tracks President McKinley’ s decision to commit troops and fulfill a divinely inspired injunction to “ uplift and civilize” despite the protests of many Americans. Most important, Silbey provides a clear lens to view the Philippines as, in the crucible of war, it transforms itself from a territory divided by race, ethnicity, and warring clans into a cohesive nation on the path to independence. Review:“A timely, deft reexamination… It is a quick and sobering study.” Peter Kneisel, The Boston Globe
“Ironic, bloody, full of foreshadowing: a solid work.” Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Mr. Silbey tells this little-known story in exemplary fashion.” Adam Kirsch, The New York Sun Synopsis:It has been termed an insurgency, a revolution, a guerrilla war, and a conventional war. As David J. Silbey demonstrates in this taut, compelling history, the 1899 Philippine-American War was in fact all of these. Played out over three distinct conflictsone fought between the Spanish and the allied United States and Filipino forces; one fought between the United States and the Philippine Army of Liberation; and one fought between occupying American troops and an insurgent alliance of often divided Filipinosthe war marked Americas first steps as a global power and produced a wealth of lessons learned and forgotten. First-rate military history, A War of Frontier and Empire retells an often forgotten chapter in Americas past, infusing it with commanding contemporary relevance. About the AuthorDavid J. Silbey is an associate professor of European history at Alvernia College in Reading, Pennsylvania What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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