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This title in other formats:The United States Discovers Panama: The Writings of Soldiers, Scholars, Scientists, and Scoundrels, 1850-1905by Michael J. Larosa
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Marking the centennial of Panama's separation from Colombia in 1903, this volume reprises U.S. images of the isthmus a century ago. The editors have collected a fascinating selection of articles from two of the most influential publications of the era, Harper's Monthly Magazine and the Atlantic Monthly, to illustrate the prejudices and expansionistic rhetoric of the time. An eclectic mix of adventure-seekers, naturalists, and scholars all helped a reading public in the United States discover Panama. Their writings show how Americans came to believe control of the isthmus was vital to their economic and political wellbeing. Constituting critically important primary sources, these articles will help readers think more critically and carefully about U.S. foreign policy and the ongoing legacy in U.S.-Latin American relations. Book News Annotation:LaRosa (history, Rhodes College, Memphis) and Mej<'i>a (Pontificia
Universidad Javeriana, Botot<'a>) mark the centennial of Panama's
separation from Colombia in 1903 with this collection of articles
which appeared in and The Atlantic
Monthly, significantly shaping public opinion—particularly that
of readers who would become influential in law, diplomacy, and
politics in the U.S. during the second half of the 19th century.
Coverage includes the Panama Railroad; the search for an ideal route
across the isthmus; settling the route question; the diplomacy of the
isthmian region; and the period immediately after separation.
Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:Marking the centennial of Panama's separation from Colombia in 1903, this volume reprises U.S. images of the isthmus a century ago. The editors have collected a fascinating selection of articles from two of the most influential publications of the era, Ha What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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