Manila Bay 1898
dawn of an american empire
$35.18
- Paperback
96 pages
- Release Date
5 January 2026
Summary
Manila Bay 1898: America’s Pacific Dawn
An illustrated history of “the first Pacific War,” which saw the United States transform itself into an outward-looking, expansionist great power.
In April 1898, the United States and Spain declared war on each other. Led by Commodore George Dewey, the small US Asiatic Squadron departed China and attacked the Spanish naval squadron defending Manila Bay on May 1. Simultaneously, an insurrection under a charismatic young…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472865427 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1472865421 |
| Series: | Campaign |
| Author: | Brian Lane Herder, Edouard A. Groult |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Osprey Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 96 |
| Release Date: | 5 January 2026 |
| Weight: | 454g |
| Dimensions: | 248mm x 184mm |
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About The Author
Brian Lane Herder
Brian Lane Herder graduated with a BA in History from the University of Kansas in 2003, and a Masters of Library Science from Emporia State University in 2009. He is a legislative librarian for the Kansas state government.
Edouard A. Groult studied art in both Paris and Belgium before working as a concept artist in the videogame industry. In recent years, he has also undertaken historical commissions while working as a freelancer for historical magazines. He lives and works near London.
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