Title: Debating American exceptionalism
Description: "This in-depth analysis of the American imperialism debate after the Spanish-American War of 1898 elucidates how Americans understood their international role and national identity during a crucial period of their foreign relations. Transcending the immediate historical context, this book also explores why such debates remain similar and why they end up affirming a belief in American exceptionalism. Obituaries for the idea have frequently been written in response to controversial foreign policies, but exceptionalism remains vibrant and at the heart of the arguments of those who support and those who oppose these policies - whether in the Philippines, Vietnam, or Iraq"--
Subjects: Political culture, Democracy, American National characteristics, HISTORY / Military / United States, Territorial expansion, HISTORY / Europe / Spain & Portugal, History, Race relations, Philosophy, Influence, HISTORY / Asia / Southeast Asia, HISTORY / United States / 19th Century, Exceptionalism, Imperialism, HISTORY / Caribbean & West Indies / Cuba, Political aspects, Foreign relations, Spanish-American War, 1898, Spanish-american war, 1898, National characteristics, american, Democracy, history, United states, foreign relations, 1897-1901, United states, territorial expansion, United states, race relations
Places: United States
Time periods: 1897-1901