Roosevelt and the Caribbean

By Howard C. Hill

Book Overview

"Roosevelt and the Caribbean" offers an in-depth examination of Theodore Roosevelt's influential foreign policy in the Caribbean region during his presidency. Written by Howard C. Hill, this scholarly study explores the strategic, political, and economic motivations behind the United States' increasing involvement in the West Indies and Central America at the dawn of the twentieth century.

The work meticulously analyzes key historical events, including the acquisition of the Panama Canal Zone, the administration of the Dominican Republic's finances, and the complexities of Cuban-American relations. Hill provides a detailed account of the development and implementation of the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine, illustrating how Roosevelt's "Big Stick" diplomacy transformed the United States into a dominant police power in the Western Hemisphere.

Ideal for students of American history and international relations, this volume remains a foundational text for understanding the roots of modern American interventionism and the shaping of geopolitical landscapes in the Caribbean. Through rigorous research, "Roosevelt and the Caribbean" illuminates the interplay between executive leadership and the expansion of national interests abroad.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025392809
• ISBN13: 9781025392806
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 0.6" x 6.1"