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Admiral Dewey At Manila And The Complete Story Of The Philippines: Life And Glorious Deeds Of Admiral George Dewey (1899)

Admiral Dewey At Manila And The Complete Story Of The Philippines: Life And Glorious Deeds Of Admiral George Dewey (1899)

Stickney, Joseph L.

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesIraq War (2003-2011)

ISBN10: 1163988979
ISBN13: 9781163988978
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 474
Weight: 1.78
Height: 0.95 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Admiral Dewey at Manila and the Complete Story of the Philippines: Life and Glorious Deeds of Admiral George Dewey is a historical account of the Battle of Manila Bay and the subsequent American occupation of the Philippines in 1898. Written by Joseph L. Stickney and published in 1899, the book provides a detailed description of Admiral George Dewey's naval victory over the Spanish fleet in Manila Bay, which marked the beginning of the American colonization of the Philippines.The book covers the events leading up to the battle, including the tensions between the United States and Spain over Cuba, and the decision to send Dewey's fleet to the Philippines. It also provides a detailed account of the battle itself, including the tactics used by Dewey and his men, and the impact of the victory on the Philippine people.In addition to the battle, the book also explores the history and culture of the Philippines, including its indigenous peoples, Spanish colonial rule, and the various uprisings and revolutions that had occurred prior to the American occupation.Throughout the book, Stickney portrays Dewey as a heroic figure, highlighting his leadership skills and his dedication to the American cause. The book includes numerous illustrations and photographs of Dewey, his crew, and the Philippines, as well as maps and diagrams of the battle.Overall, Admiral Dewey at Manila and the Complete Story of the Philippines provides a comprehensive account of one of the most significant events in American military history, as well as a detailed exploration of the history and culture of the Philippines.Including A Thrilling Account Of Our Conflicts With The Spaniards And Filipinos In The Orient.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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