Synopsis
Spanish-American War, Revised Edition begins with a riveting account of the mysterious explosion of the USS Maine in Cuba's Havana Harbor, which spurred a surge of anti-Spanish sentiment among Americans. Author Michael Golay then provides a lively account of the events leading to war and the ensuing battles fought on land and sea. The book ends with a thought-provoking assessment of this important conflict, from which the United States emerged as a major player on the world stage.
Chelsea House is proud to announce the updating and revision of its critically acclaimed America At War series. Features of this revised edition include the addition of color images and maps throughout, as well as extra sidebars and a new chapter on weapons and tactics used in the conduct of each war.
School Library Journal
Gr 9 Up-Two of America's less publicized wars are given creditable treatment here. The writing is strong, the illustrations are well chosen and often quite dramatic, and the organization is clear. Plus, the authors do a good job of bringing ancillary issues and characters to life and showing how the events of these wars are connected to larger issues in U.S. and world history. The story of the U.S.-Mexican War is told with novelistic aplomb, from the border skirmishes near the Rio Grande to Winfield Scott's invasion of Mexico City and the famous "Halls of Montezuma." The Spanish-American War is not as dramatically written but still tells the story of this short conflict in Cuba, and the Philippines, with an eye for detail and a brisk style. In both books, chapters often include sidebars of interesting historical trivia. Not only are these books informative, they are interesting reading as well.-Herman Sutter, Saint Agnes Academy, Houston, TX Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.