Our Conquests In The Pacific (1899)

Our Conquests In The Pacific (1899)

Oscar King Davis

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120666734
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''Our Conquests in the Pacific'' is a historical account of the United States’ expansion into the Pacific region during the late 19th century. Written by Oscar King Davis in 1899, the book details the various military campaigns and diplomatic efforts that led to the acquisition of territories such as Hawaii, Guam, and the Philippines. Davis, a journalist and historian, provides a detailed analysis of the political and economic factors that drove American imperialism in the Pacific, as well as the cultural clashes that arose between the indigenous populations and their new American rulers. The book also includes illustrations and maps that help to contextualize the events described. Overall, ''Our Conquests in the Pacific'' offers a comprehensive overview of a pivotal period in American history and sheds light on the complex motivations behind the country’s expansionist policies.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.

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