George Kennan on the Spanish-American War by Frank Jacob
This book presents a critical edition of the lecture Cuba and the Cubans by George Kennan the Elder, with a wide-ranging introduction examining its influence on American public opinion of the Spanish-American War. A well-known journalist and travel writer, George Kennan went to Cuba in 1898 to report on the war and conditions on the island for American readers. After the war, he delivered his lecture Cuba and the Cubans to audiences across the United States, depicting a backwards, inferior culture unprepared for independence. Frank Jacob's introduction offers rich context for his life, lecture, and influence, arguing that he contributed to the shift in public perception of Cuba from respected ally to wayward neighbor in need of American intervention. This critical edition illuminates the interaction between journalism, public opinion, and U.S. foreign policy at a key moment in the U.S.-Cuban relationship that still reverberates today.
Frank Jacob is Assistant Professor of World History at Queensborough Community College of the City University of New York, USA. He is currently writing a biography of George Kennan the Elder.
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| ISBN 13 | 9783319674520 |
| ISBN 10 | 3319674528 |
| Title | George Kennan on the Spanish-American War |
| Author | Frank Jacob |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Springer International Publishing AG |
| Year published | 2017-11-17 |
| Number of pages | 98 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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