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Evan Thomas
Evan Thomas is the author of The Wise Men: Six Friends and the World They Made, a history that looks at the influential figures who shaped post-war America. He writes about history and foreign policy.
The war lovers
- Pages
- 471
- Published
- 2010
- Language
- English
Synopsis
In 1898, the mysterious explosion of the USS Maine ignited a fierce debate in the United States. A powerful faction, including Theodore Roosevelt and William Randolph Hearst, eagerly pushed for war with Spain, seeing an opportunity for American expansion. Opposing them were figures like philosopher William James and Speaker of the House Thomas Reed, who foresaw disaster. This book explores the dramatic clash between these men, detailing the events that led to the Spanish-American War and its profound impact on American history and the relationships between these key figures.