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The Conquest of the United States by Spain: A Lecture Before the Phi Beta Kappa Society of Yale University, January 16, 1899

The Conquest of the United States by Spain: A Lecture Before the Phi Beta Kappa Society of Yale University, January 16, 1899

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General SociologyGeneral United States HistorySpainish & Portuguese History

ISBN10: 1149687878
ISBN13: 9781149687871
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: May 25 2010
Pages: 34
Weight: 0.14
Height: 0.07 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

The Conquest of the United States by Spain is a thought-provoking lecture delivered by William Graham Sumner before the Phi Beta Kappa Society of Yale University in 1899. Sumner, a prominent social scientist, critiques the shift in American foreign policy following the Spanish-American War. He argues that the U.S., in its imperialistic pursuits, risked adopting the very policies and values it had once opposed, essentially becoming 'conquered' by Spain's model of governance and colonial ambition. This insightful analysis serves as a cautionary tale, questioning the long-term consequences of departing from core principles in the pursuit of global power. Sumner's lecture remains relevant for understanding the dilemmas inherent in foreign policy and the preservation of national identity.

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