Honor in the Dust: Theodore Roosevelt, War in the Philippines, and the Rise and Fall of America's I Mperial Dream

"Fascinating."--New York Times Book Review - "Well-written."--The Boston Globe - "Extraordinary."--The Christian Science Monitor - "A compelling page-turner."--Adam Hochschild

On the eve of a new century, an up-and-coming Theodore Roosevelt set out to transform the U.S. into a major world power. The Spanish-American War would forever change America's standing in global affairs, and drive the young nation into its own imperial showdown in the Philippines.

From Admiral George Dewey's legendary naval victory in Manila Bay to the Rough Riders' heroic charge up San Juan Hill, from Roosevelt's rise to the presidency to charges of U.S. military misconduct in the Philippines, Honor in the Dust brilliantly captures an era brimming with American optimism and confidence as the nation expanded its influence abroad.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Berkley Books
Published: 01/23/2013
ISBN: 9780451239181
Pages: 464
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.10d

Review Citations: New York Times Book Review 03/10/2013 pg. 28