The American Occupation of the Philippines 1898-1912

Blount, James H. (James Henderson), 1869-1918Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 3.7
Word count
1.2M words
Chapters
117

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English Originals World History Historical ReappraisalDiplomatic ArchivesPolitical AllegoryPower GameSocial CritiqueDocumentary NarrativeSoutheast Asian StudiesSocial ObservationColonial RuleModern China

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The American Occupation of the Philippines 1898-1912 by James H. BlountAuthor: Blount, James H. (James Henderson), 1869-1918,Language: English, Class: DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia, Release Date: Jun 28, 2011

Editor's review

This book focuses on the American occupation and governance of the Philippines from 1898 to 1912. Its author, Brent, held relevant official posts, so the narrative carries a clear firsthand and argumentative character rather than being a neutral overview. Its value lies in presenting a single narrative thread that brings together American policy practice, administrative operations, and local social responses during this period, and it is useful for understanding the early shape of U.S.–Philippine relations, colonial governance discourse, and the policy debates within the United States at the time. Readers should note the author's pronounced stance and check the book's judgments against other historical sources. The prose reflects early English political commentary and reportage, with high argumentative density, and is best read section by section with specific questions in mind. As a public-domain e-book, it is freely accessible for reading the original text and cross-checking against related historical documents, making it a useful source-based companion for research on modern Philippine history and the history of American expansion.

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Reading tips

  1. Read the introduction or opening chapters first to clarify the author's identity, stance, and purpose.
  2. Read alongside other works on modern Philippine history, distinguishing factual statements from the author's judgments.
  3. Read in sections by policy phase, keeping notes on the timeline and key events.

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FAQ

Is the book's narrative stance neutral? No. The author held posts in the relevant administrative system, and the book carries a clear firsthand perspective and argumentative character, with pronounced tendencies in its judgments of policies and events. Readers should separate factual statements from the author's evaluations and compare them with other historical sources to form a more balanced understanding.
Is it suitable as an introductory book on modern Philippine history? Not really as the sole introduction. It focuses on the specific period from 1898 to 1912, takes a pronounced stance, and is argumentatively dense, lacking the background layout of a general history. It is better to first read a general history of the modern Philippines to establish a framework, then use this book to explore specific policies and debates in depth.
What use does the book still have for research today? Its value lies mainly in preserving a narrative thread of American policy practice and internal debates during this period, making it source material for studying the early shape of U.S.–Philippine relations and colonial governance discourse. It should be used with critical reference to contemporary scholarship and not cited directly as conclusions.

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About the author

Blount, James H. (James Henderson), 1869-1918 Author · American · 1869–1918

James H. Blount (1869–1918), often rendered in Chinese as James Henderson Blount, was an American political figure who served as a U.S. Representative from Georgia. Public information about him is limited, and only one of his works is currently held in this collection: The American Occupation of the Philippines 1898–1912. The book focuses on the U.S. occupation and governance of the Philippines between 1898 and 1912. It is a documentary work of history and politics, written from a participant's perspective, with concrete narration and solid material. As a political figure involved in related affairs, Blount tended to write from the standpoint of policy practice and commented on the successes and failures of colonial governance. The work is an important reference for studying the early phase of U.S.–Philippine relations and offers a first-hand observation of American overseas policy at the time.