"Benevolent Assimilation": The American Conquest of the Philippines, 1899-1903Yale University Press, 1984 M09 10 - 342 pages "American acquisition of the Philippines in 1898 became a focal point for debate on American imperialism and the course the country was to take now that the Western frontier had been conquered. U.S. military leaders in Manila, unequipped to understand the aspirations of the native revolutionary movement, failed to respond to Filipino overtures of accommodation and provoked a war with the revolutionary army. Back home, an impressive opposition to the war developed on largely ideological grounds, but in the end it was the interminable and increasingly bloody guerrilla warfare that disillusioned America in its imperialistic venture. This book presents a searching exploration of the history of America's reactions to Asian people, politics, and wars of independence." -- Book Jacket |
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... Editors of the German and Catholic press denounced such " Anglo - Maniacs , " while in Chicago Finley Peter Dunne's " Mr. Dooley " poked fun at all the " blarney " : You an ' me Hinnissy , has got to bring on this here Anglo - Saxon ...
... Editors of the German and Catholic press denounced such " Anglo - Maniacs , " while in Chicago Finley Peter Dunne's " Mr. Dooley " poked fun at all the " blarney " : You an ' me Hinnissy , has got to bring on this here Anglo - Saxon ...
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... editors to do it for him . Approaching the end of his term and having no intention of seeking reelection , the ... editor explained that " there is nothing to prevent his carnal animal brain from running riot with itself in inventing ...
... editors to do it for him . Approaching the end of his term and having no intention of seeking reelection , the ... editor explained that " there is nothing to prevent his carnal animal brain from running riot with itself in inventing ...
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... editors cautioned McKinley that " the people want no disgraceful negotiations with Spain . " The Chicago Tribune pleaded with him to intervene immediately , warning him that " an administration that stains the national honor will never ...
... editors cautioned McKinley that " the people want no disgraceful negotiations with Spain . " The Chicago Tribune pleaded with him to intervene immediately , warning him that " an administration that stains the national honor will never ...
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... editors were aware of the interest of Japan and England in these islands should Spain lose control over them . Two California editors expressed concern over Spain's Asian squad- ron at Manila in the event of war . Weeks before the ...
... editors were aware of the interest of Japan and England in these islands should Spain lose control over them . Two California editors expressed concern over Spain's Asian squad- ron at Manila in the event of war . Weeks before the ...
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... editor change his mind and advise the president that to keep only a part of the Philippines would be " a great blunder . " Even those editors strongly opposed to any overseas expansion were at a loss initially over the ultimate fate of ...
... editor change his mind and advise the president that to keep only a part of the Philippines would be " a great blunder . " Even those editors strongly opposed to any overseas expansion were at a loss initially over the ultimate fate of ...
Contents
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The Soldier as Diplomat | 31 |
The Dividends of Brinkmanship | 57 |
The General as Warrior | 67 |
The Generals Last Campaign | 91 |
The American Opposition Organizes | 104 |
Armageddon 1900 | 129 |
The Soldier and the War | 176 |
Injun Warfare under Chaffee and Roosevelt | 196 |
The Last Campaign Samar Challenges American Innocence | 219 |
The Triumph of American Innocence | 253 |
The Gook and Gugu Analogy | 268 |
Notes | 277 |
Bibliography | 308 |
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