Spanish-American War, Updated Edition opens with a riveting account of the mysterious explosion of the USS Maine in Cuba’s Havana harbour, which spurred a surge of anti-Spanish sentiment among Americans. Author Michael Golay then gives a lively account of the events leading to war and of the ensuing battles fought on land and sea. The book ends with a thought-provoking assessment of this important conflict from which the United States emerged as a major player on the world stage.

New box features give detailed coverage of such topics as the proposed attack on mainland Spain and the development of the Anti-Imperialist League, led by Mark Twain.