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A War of Frontier and Empire : The Philippine-American War, 1899-1902 by David J. Silbey (2008, Trade Paperback)

First-rate military history, A War of Frontier and Empire retells an often forgotten chapter in America's past, infusing it with commanding contemporary relevance. 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.

Lc Classification Number
Ds682
Reviews
"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, "A timely, deft reexaminationâ€¦ 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
Copyright Date
2008
Dewey Decimal
959.9/031
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes

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