Spanish American War Books. Spanish-American War A splendid little war - thats how one contemporary observer described the Spanish-American War a war that is arguably one of the most important wars ever fought. Ambassador to England John Hay made to Theodore Roosevelt at the conclusion of hostilities.
The Spanish-American War 1898 nonfiction Nonfiction books about the Spanish-American War - the conflict fought in 1898 between the United States and Spain resulting in the US acquisition and occupation of Guam the Philippines Puerto Rico and Cuba. In 1898 as the Spanish-American War was escalating Theodore Roo. This is a very good readable basic history of the war Roosevelt Theodore The Rough Riders.
2005-08-03 The Rough Riders.
In many ways the war with Spain was a stepping stone from one era of American history to the next showing Americans that aggressive nationalism could be fraught with danger even as it was. Today that organization is defunct but it left an heir in the Sons of SpanishAmerican War Veterans created in 1937 at the 39th National Encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans. The war raised questions about US expansionism and imperialism. 2005-08-03 The Rough Riders.