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LoC No.: 16021353
Title: "Imperialism" and "The Tracks of Our Forefathers"
Note: Reading ease score: 51.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Imperialism" and "The Tracks of Our Forefathers" by Charles Francis Adams is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book reflects on the implications of American expansionism and imperialism following the Spanish-American War, particularly in relation to the nation's foundational principles and its treatment of colonized peoples. Adams critiques the idea of adopting Old World imperial practices and highlights the importance of adhering to American values of liberty and self-governance. In this work, Adams discusses the historical context of American expansion, drawing parallels between past actions against indigenous populations and the current political climate regarding territories gained from Spain. He emphasizes the moral obligations that come with imperialism, arguing against the imposition of governance on nations deemed "inferior." Through a series of historical examples and philosophical reflections, Adams advocates for a return to the foundational principles of freedom and equality as enshrined in the Declaration of Independence. His call to action is not just a critique of imperialism but also a quest to reaffirm and reclaim the core values that have defined the American experiment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Adams, Charles Francis, 1835-1915
EBook No.: 16542
Published: Aug 17, 2005
Downloads: 179
Language: English
Subject: United States -- Colonial question
Subject: Imperialism
LoCC: History: America: Late nineteenth century (1865-1900)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 16021353
Title: "Imperialism" and "The Tracks of Our Forefathers"
Note: Reading ease score: 51.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Sigal Alon and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net.
Produced from page images provided by the Digital and
Multimedia Center, Michigan State University Libraries
Summary: "Imperialism" and "The Tracks of Our Forefathers" by Charles Francis Adams is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book reflects on the implications of American expansionism and imperialism following the Spanish-American War, particularly in relation to the nation's foundational principles and its treatment of colonized peoples. Adams critiques the idea of adopting Old World imperial practices and highlights the importance of adhering to American values of liberty and self-governance. In this work, Adams discusses the historical context of American expansion, drawing parallels between past actions against indigenous populations and the current political climate regarding territories gained from Spain. He emphasizes the moral obligations that come with imperialism, arguing against the imposition of governance on nations deemed "inferior." Through a series of historical examples and philosophical reflections, Adams advocates for a return to the foundational principles of freedom and equality as enshrined in the Declaration of Independence. His call to action is not just a critique of imperialism but also a quest to reaffirm and reclaim the core values that have defined the American experiment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Adams, Charles Francis, 1835-1915
EBook No.: 16542
Published: Aug 17, 2005
Downloads: 179
Language: English
Subject: United States -- Colonial question
Subject: Imperialism
LoCC: History: America: Late nineteenth century (1865-1900)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.