A War of Frontier and Empire

The Philippine-American War, 1899-1902

Nonfiction, History, Military, United States, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
Cover of the book A War of Frontier and Empire by David J. Silbey, Farrar, Straus and Giroux
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: David J. Silbey ISBN: 9780374707392
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux Publication: March 4, 2008
Imprint: Hill and Wang Language: English
Author: David J. Silbey
ISBN: 9780374707392
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication: March 4, 2008
Imprint: Hill and Wang
Language: English

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.

In A War of Frontier and Empire, Silbey traces the rise and fall of President Emilio Aguinaldo, as Aguinaldo tries to liberate the Philippines from colonial rule only to fail, devastatingly, before a relentless American army. He tracks President McKinley's decision to commit troops and fulfill a divinely inspired injunction to "uplift and civilize" despite the protests of many Americans. Most important, Silbey provides a clear lens to view the Philippines as, in the crucible of war, it transforms itself from a territory divided by race, ethnicity, and warring clans into a cohesive nation on the path to independence.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

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.

In A War of Frontier and Empire, Silbey traces the rise and fall of President Emilio Aguinaldo, as Aguinaldo tries to liberate the Philippines from colonial rule only to fail, devastatingly, before a relentless American army. He tracks President McKinley's decision to commit troops and fulfill a divinely inspired injunction to "uplift and civilize" despite the protests of many Americans. Most important, Silbey provides a clear lens to view the Philippines as, in the crucible of war, it transforms itself from a territory divided by race, ethnicity, and warring clans into a cohesive nation on the path to independence.

More books from Farrar, Straus and Giroux

Cover of the book The Return of Simple by David J. Silbey
Cover of the book Temporary Stories by David J. Silbey
Cover of the book A Mystery for Thoreau by David J. Silbey
Cover of the book Frozen by David J. Silbey
Cover of the book Thank You for Your Service by David J. Silbey
Cover of the book Watching the World Change by David J. Silbey
Cover of the book Age of Ambition: Chasing Fortune, Truth, and Faith in the New China by David J. Silbey
Cover of the book The Subtle Body by David J. Silbey
Cover of the book All the Houses by David J. Silbey
Cover of the book The Red Swan by David J. Silbey
Cover of the book Operation Clean Sweep by David J. Silbey
Cover of the book Francie by David J. Silbey
Cover of the book Haussmann, or the Distinction by David J. Silbey
Cover of the book Tractor Mac Worth the Wait by David J. Silbey
Cover of the book Champions of Illusion by David J. Silbey
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy