Excerpt from An Arraignment of President McKinley's Policy of Extending by Force the Sovereignty of the United States Over the Philippine Islands
They were landed at Cavite, and were furnished by Dewey with guns, ammunition and stores to be used by Aguinaldo against the Spanish forces.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book meticulously examines the events that transpired after the Spanish-American War, focusing on the contentious acquisition of the Philippine Islands. It traces the diplomatic maneuvers that led to the controversial Treaty of Paris, which transferred sovereignty of the Philippines from Spain to the United States. The author delves into the complex legal and political dynamics surrounding the treaty, arguing that it violated international law and the rights of the Filipino people. The book also explores the subsequent resistance to American rule by the Filipinos under the leadership of Emilio Aguinaldo, examining the evolving justifications used by the US government to suppress their struggle for independence. Through a thorough analysis of historical documents and legal principles, the author challenges the legitimacy of the United States' claim to sovereignty over the Philippines, highlighting the broader implications of imperialism and the ongoing fight for self-determination in the context of international relations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780331551785_0
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