United States Discovers Panama

The Writings of Soldiers, Scholars, Scientists, and Scoundrels, 1850D1905

Häftad, Engelska, 2003

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Beskrivning

Marking the centennial of Panama's separation from Colombia in 1903, this volume reprises U.S. images of the isthmus a century ago. The editors have collected a fascinating selection of articles from two of the most influential publications of the era, Harper's Monthly Magazine and the Atlantic Monthly, to illustrate the prejudices and expansionistic rhetoric of the time. An eclectic mix of adventure-seekers, naturalists, scientists, scholars, and travellers all helped a reading public in the United States 'discover' Panama and the tropics. Their writings show the long evolution of the U.S. debate on the question of Panama and how Americans came to believe control of the isthmus was vital to their economic and political wellbeing. Constituting critically important primary sources, which are virtually unknown among students and scholars today, the articles highlight the intersection of politics, history, technology, and commercial interests in the region. By introducing and organizing these long-forgotten essays in cohesive thematic sections, this book will help readers think more critically and carefully about U.S. foreign policy and the ongoing legacy in U.S.-Latin American relations.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2003-10-14
Mått:150 x 229 x 21 mm
Vikt:526 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:336
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9780742527225

Utforska kategorier

Amerikas historia inom Historia och arkeologi
Essäer inom Skönlitteratur

Mer om författaren

Michael J. LaRosa is associate professor of history at Rhodes College. GermOn R. Mej'a is professor of history at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, BogotO.

Recensioner i media

This is a very interesting anthology of articles written more than a century ago that illustrate U.S. perceptions of the isthmus of Panama at that time.

Innehållsförteckning

PART 1 Part I: The Panama RailroadChapter 2 A Trip on the Panama RailroadChapter 3 Panama RailroadPart 4 Part II: The Search for a RouteChapter 5 Darien Exploring Expedition, under Command of Lieut. Isaac C. StrainChapter 6 Nicaragua: an Exploration from Ocean to OceanChapter 7 The New Route Through ChiriquiChapter 8 The Secret of the StraitChapter 9 Tehuantepec and the Eads Ship RailwayPart 10 Part III: Choosing the RouteChapter 11 Short Cuts Across the GlobeChapter 12 Projects for an Isthmian CanalChapter 13 The Trans-Isthmian Canal ProblemChapter 14 The Best Isthmian CanalChapter 15 The Tropical RenaissancePart 16 Part IV: Diplomacy and Strategy of the Isthmian RegionChapter 17 The Isthmus Canal and American ControlChapter 18 Latin and Saxon AmericaChapter 19 The Diplomacy and Law of the Isthmian CanalsChapter 20 The Strategic Features of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean SeaPart 21 Part V: After SeparationChapter 22 Non-Intervention and the Monroe DoctrineChapter 23 The Right and Wrong of the Monroe Doctrine