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The Spanish-American War has a central place in the history of American empire; it also launched the careers of Theodore Roosevelt, William Randolph Hearst, and Richard Harding Davis. It propelled the Lost Cause mythology and set American ambitions for the century to come. Matthew Bernstein joins the show to discuss his latest book on the subject, Team of Giants.
Essential Reading:
Matthew Bernstein, Team of Giants: The Making of the Spanish American War (2024).
Recommended Reading:
Evan Thomas, The War Lovers (2010).
John Offner, An Unwanted War (1992).
Warren Zimmerman, First Great Triumph: How Five Americans Made their Country a World Power (2002).
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The Spanish-American War has a central place in the history of American empire; it also launched the careers of Theodore Roosevelt, William Randolph Hearst, and Richard Harding Davis. It propelled the Lost Cause mythology and set American ambitions for the century to come. Matthew Bernstein joins the show to discuss his latest book on the subject, Team of Giants.
Essential Reading:
Matthew Bernstein, Team of Giants: The Making of the Spanish American War (2024).
Recommended Reading:
Evan Thomas, The War Lovers (2010).
John Offner, An Unwanted War (1992).
Warren Zimmerman, First Great Triumph: How Five Americans Made their Country a World Power (2002).
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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