Publisher's Synopsis
The Story Of Two Wars: An Illustrated History Of Our War With Spain And Our War With The Filipinos is a historical book written by Henry Benajah Russell and published in 1899. The book provides a comprehensive account of two significant wars that the United States was involved in during the late 19th century. The first war was the Spanish-American War, which took place in 1898, and the second war was the Philippine-American War, which lasted from 1899 to 1902.The book is divided into two parts, with each part focusing on one of the wars. The first part covers the events leading up to the Spanish-American War, including the sinking of the USS Maine and the declaration of war by the United States. The book then details the major battles and events of the war, including the Battle of Manila Bay and the Battle of Santiago de Cuba. The book also explores the political and social implications of the war, including the acquisition of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines by the United States.The second part of the book covers the Philippine-American War, which began shortly after the end of the Spanish-American War. The book details the causes of the war, including tensions between the United States and the Filipino independence movement. It then provides a detailed account of the major battles and events of the war, including the Battle of Manila and the Siege of Baler. The book also explores the political and social implications of the war, including the controversy surrounding American tactics and the impact of the war on Filipino society.Throughout the book, there are numerous illustrations and maps that help to bring the events of the wars to life. The Story Of Two Wars: An Illustrated History Of Our War With Spain And Our War With The Filipinos is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States and its involvement in these two significant wars.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
