Empire by Default: The Spanish-American War and the Dawn of the American Century
Empire by Default chronicles the Spanish-American War and its transformative effects on the United States. Ivan Musicant details the conflict's key events, from battles to diplomatic shifts, showing how it heralded America's emergence as a dominant world power and the beginning of the American Century.
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Empire by Default examines the Spanish-American War, a conflict that propelled the United States onto the world stage. The book provides a detailed look at the military and political maneuvers that defined this era.
Author Ivan Musicant offers insights into the strategic decisions and outcomes of the war, highlighting its lasting impact on American foreign policy. The narrative captures the transition from isolationism to imperialism.
Through historical analysis, the work illustrates how these events laid the foundation for the American Century, influencing global dynamics for decades to come.
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