The true flag : Theodore Roosevelt, Mark Twain, and the birth of American empire

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Recalls the forgotten political debate at the beginning of the twentieth century over America's role in the world, with the country's political and intellectual leaders advocating either imperial expansion or restraint.

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HISTORY / United States / 20th Century

Imperialism History 19th century

Imperialism History 20th century

POLITICAL SCIENCE / Colonialism & Post-Colonialism

POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations

Spanish-American War, 1898 Influence

United States Foreign relations 1897-1901

United States Foreign relations 1901-1909

United States Politics and government 1897-1901

United States Politics and government 1901-1909

United States Territorial expansion

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ISBN:

9781627792165
1627792163

Edition:

First edition

Description:

306 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm

Other Title:

Theodore Roosevelt, Mark Twain, and the birth of the American empire

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-289) and index

Contents:

White and peaceful wings
There may be an explosion
The great day of my life
Islands or canned goods
If they resist, what shall we do?
Stinkpot
I turn green in bed at midnight
What a choice for a patriotic American!
The Constitution does not apply
You will get used to it
The deep hurt

Control Number:

1999234

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