Americanism And The Philippines (1900)

By William Alfred Peffer

Book Overview

Americanism and the Philippines is a historical book written by William Alfred Peffer in the year 1900. The book is a detailed analysis of the American occupation of the Philippines after the Spanish-American War in 1898. The author describes the political, social, and economic conditions of the Philippines during the American occupation. He talks about the American government's policies towards the Philippines and their attempts to establish a democratic government in the country. The book also discusses the impact of Americanism on Philippine culture and society. Peffer argues that the American occupation of the Philippines was not only an attempt to expand American influence in Asia but also a moral obligation to help the Filipino people. The author provides a critical analysis of the American occupation and raises questions about the true intentions of the American government in the Philippines. This book is an important historical document that sheds light on the complex relationship between the United States and the Philippines at the turn of the 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120144663
• ISBN13: 9781120144669
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"