Showing Benevolent Assimilation: The American Conquest of the Philippines, 1899-1903 by Stuart Creighton Miller

"Benevolent Assimilation" American acquisition of the Philippines and Filipino resistance to it became a focal point for debate on American imperialism. In a lively narrative, Miller tells the story of the war and how it challenged America's sense of innocence. He examines the roles of key actors-the generals and presidents, the soldiers and senators-in America's colonial adventure. "The most thorough, balanced, and well-w... Full description