Description
State of the Union Address 1898
Book Summary
This volume presents, in its original language, the State of the Union Address delivered by President William McKinley in 1898. It is a first-rate historical document that offers a direct view of the events and political priorities of the United States in a key year. The reader will find not only an official record, but a window into the decisions that shaped the course of international relations, especially with Latin America, at the turn of the century.
What is it about?
The book collects the annual speech that President William McKinley addressed to Congress and the American people in December 1898. In it, the president reports on the state of the nation, detailing the most relevant milestones and events of the year. This particular speech holds singular historical importance, as it addresses the consequences of the Spanish-American War and the subsequent territorial expansion of the United States, with direct implications for Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam. The work is an essential testimony to understanding United States foreign policy at the end of the 19th century and its impact on the configuration of the contemporary world.
Main themes
- United States foreign policy during the presidency of William McKinley.
- The consequences and balance of the Spanish-American War of 1898.
- United States territorial expansion and the beginning of its projection as a global power.
- Relations between the United States and Latin America at the end of the 19th century.
- The presidential address as a political genre and fundamental historical document.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students, researchers, and professionals in history, political science, and international relations. It will also be of great interest to any reader with curiosity about the history of the United States, 19th-century imperialism, and the roots of contemporary geopolitics on the American continent.
What this book provides
- Direct access to the primary source of the 1898 presidential address in its original language.
- First-hand understanding of the arguments and official rhetoric that justified American expansion.
- Key historical context to understand current relations between the United States and Latin America.
- An essential document for the analysis of foreign policy and decision-making during a critical period.
Technical specifications
- Author: McKinley, William
- Publisher: Linkgua Ediciones
- Language: eng
- Subject: CLASSIC TEXTS
- Collection: LAWS
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: April 2025
- Number of pages: 78
- Weight: 100 g
Editorial review
This is a hardcover edition of a fundamental historical document, presented in its original language. Its value lies in offering the specialized or interested reader the possibility of consulting a primary source of great relevance for the study of American imperialism and its consequences in Latin America. It is a concise work, but of high documentary value, ideal for history libraries and collections of classic political texts.