The Greater America (1906)

By Ralph Delahaye Paine

Book Overview

The Greater America is a book written by Ralph D. Paine in 1906. The book is a historical account of the United States' expansion and domination of territories beyond its borders, including Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. Paine argues that the United States has a moral obligation to spread its ideals of democracy, freedom, and civilization to other nations. He also discusses the economic benefits of expansion, such as new markets and resources. Paine's writing is patriotic and idealistic, reflecting the prevailing sentiment of American exceptionalism at the time. However, the book also highlights the darker side of imperialism, including the suppression of native cultures and the exploitation of labor. Overall, The Greater America is a fascinating insight into the attitudes and beliefs of early 20th century Americans towards their country's role in the world.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: 1164074431
• ISBN13: 9781164074434
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"