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The War of 1898: The United States and Cuba in History and Historiography Paperback – January 1, 1998

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A century after the Cuban war for independence was fought, Louis Perez examines the meaning of the war of 1898 as represented in one hundred years of American historical writing. Offering both a critique of the conventional historiography and an alternate history of the war informed by Cuban sources, Perez explores the assumptions that have shaped our understanding of the Spanish-American War--a construct, he argues, that denies the Cubans' participation in their own struggle for liberation from Spanish rule.

Perez examines historical accounts of the destruction of the battleship Maine, the representation of public opinion as a precipitant of war, and the treatment of the military campaign in Cuba. Equally important, he shows how historical narratives have helped sustain notions of America's national purpose and policy, many of which were first articulated in 1898. Cuba insinuated itself into one of the most important chapters of U.S. history, and what happened on the island in the final decade of the nineteenth century--and the way in which what happened was subsequently represented--has had far-reaching implications, many of which continue to resonate today.

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Elegantly written and crammed with the ideas and insights of a master historian.

"Latin American Studies"

ÝA¨ probing and provocative critique of the North American historiographical treatment of the conflict.

"Pacific Historical Review"

ÝDraws¨ from his ÝPerez's¨ vast and detailed knowledge of both primary and secondary sources.

"Historian"

[A] probing and provocative critique of the North American historiographical treatment of the conflict.

"Pacific Historical Review"

[Draws] from his [Perez's] vast and detailed knowledge of both primary and secondary sources.

"Historian"

A provocative reinterpretation that will undoubtedly influence subsequent writing about the war.

"Latin American Research Review"

We have indeed been well served both professionally and publicly by Perez's critical reappraisal of 1898 and its significations.

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Focusing on the War of 1898, Louis Perez presents both a critique of the conventional historiography and an alternate history of the war that is informed by Cuban sources.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Univ of North Carolina Pr; a edition (January 1, 1998)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0807847429
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0807847428
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1420
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.5 x 9.5 inches

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Rob Mathews

The flip side of 1898

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 19, 2016

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This book is well researched and draws on first hand accounts of the Spanish American War. The advocacy is indicative of retribution for an injustice the United States brought upon Cuba.

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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 9, 2015

great stuff

Another View of the "Splendid Little War"

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 20, 2009

This slender volume develops in greater detail Perez's thesis, advanced in his earlier work, Cuba Between Reform and Revolution,that the powers in Washington orchestrated the Spanish-American war, not to bring freedom to the Cubans, but to get control of this strategically located island. Basically, he asks "where are the Cubans in the American histories of the war?" He provides ample evidence that with rare exceptions, American historians have treated the Cuban insurrectionists as less than useless to the American effort, which although was not brilliant, was far less inept than the defensive efforts of the Spanish army.

Perez provides evidence that the insurrectos were critical to the American campaign. Although the US military leaders at the time and some American historians have wondered why the Spanish failed to have defensive positions at the most likely landing points for the Americans, Perez points out that over 1500 insurrectos had secured these areas so that the Americans could land unopposed. Further, the relief column of 3750 men which set out on a 160 mile march to reinforce the Spanish garrison at Santiago de Cuba arrived too late and too exhausted to do any good. Why? Not because of Spanish sloth, but because throughout the course of its march, it was attacked, ambushed, and harassed by a much smaller Cuban force which delayed the column for the four days that saw the US forces overrun the Spanish positions at El Caney and San Juan.
The author argues that the Cuban insurrection (which began in earnest in 1895) had already brought the Spanish army to the brink of defeat. In short, the Cubans had all but won their independence when the Americans appeared on the scene to "rescue" them.

The Cubans were excluded from any of the negotiations for the surrender of Santiago, and were prohibited from entering the city. Spanish officials were kept in office pending the final peace settlement. General Shafter baldly informed the insurrecto commander, Calixio Garcia, that the war was between the USA and the Kingdom of Spain, and the surrender was made solely to the American army.

So, according to Perez, the US went to war not to free the Cubans, but to realize ambitions going back to the days of Jefferson to gain control of the island. Reports of Spanish abuses, embellished and trumpeted by the press, outraged the public, so that by 1898, there was a popular desire to go to war. That the McKinley administration consciously but secretly manipulated this outrage to get a war on its terms,is asserted by Perez, but in my eyes, not proven. Certainly the sinking of the Maine was a god-send to the war party and made McKinley's path easier if his oft-stated reluctance to war was pure mendacity.

At any rate, our selective recall of history and memory has contributed to creating a large gulf between Americans and Cubans. Believing that we spent treasure and blood to free these people, we cannot help thinking that the tumultuous years since 1898 have been years of Cuban ingratitude. It's time that the Cuban side of the story gets told, so that Americans and Cubans can share a common history about the events of 1898. Perez provides extensive notes, but no bibliography. A methodical, bibliographic essay focusing on how American historians have treated the war would have been most helpful.

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Author had “No knowledge of Cuban History,” especially in 1898.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 12, 2020

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I’m a proud American who escaped Castro’s Communist Cuba in 1961. I know the History of Cuba very well, because I learned it when Cuba was Free. The 1898 Spanish War was a blessing because Spain had use Concentration Camps (reconcentrados) which starved one third of the population of Cuba under the Spaniard Governor Valeriano Weyler.
Spain would have never given up Cuba. The author had no clue of what for the Spaniards, the Honor of España,
was first and their soldiers would die to death to protect that Honor. The naval battle of Santiago de Cuba under the command of Almirante Pascual Cervera Topete, was a suicide mission, as he had expressed in his letters, yet he knowingly went to battle for the Honor of España. The book which I purchased is going to the recicle trash. ST

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Important perspective of the war in Cuban 1898

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 23, 2000

In this well researched work, Mr. Perez examines the Cuban chapter of the War of 1898. (Historians now prefer 'War of 1898' instead of 'Spanish-American War' to avoid confussing the issues in Cuba and Philippeans which led to war.) He does this from a Cuba-centric point of view; a breath of fresh air for those sick of American ethonocentric views of history. Historically documents show the U.S.'s prime motive was preventing another European power from assuming colonial control of Cuba; hence having a power base close to America. History also clearly shows Cuba defeating the Spanish-- until the U.S. stormed in to 'help.'
Those who like to live with blinders over their eyes and believe legends and myths about US Glory (i.e. the Rough Riders etc.) will not like this book. However, those who want the truth to be preserved instead of propaganda will enjoy. The book can be read quickly, but offers more than enough detailed information to be used as reference in scholarly writings.
In light of a previous review I must add the book sticks to the revelant subject; not propaganda for Castro. Castro only gets mentioned on 3 of the last few pages. His revolution was against elites placed into power by the US in 1904. Perez simply restates that fact after explaing the process that turned control of Cuba to Cuba. Perez also leaves the Maine incident as mystery because IT IS A MYSTERY! There is nothing worse than a historian claiming unknowns as 100% fact-- it degrades the intellectual integerty of historial research. Perez explores each theory but leaves the final question unanswered.
This book raised the standard for research into US involvement in Cuba from 1898-1904.

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Mles

Tough read

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 21, 2008

This book is a very tough read. It is written for a highly educated audience and is hard to follow. The book is poorly written, jumps around, and is not entirely factual. There are better books on The Spanish American War than this one.

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