The Insular Cases and the Emergence of American Empire - Hardback - 2006

When the US took control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam following the SpanishAmerican War, it was unclear to what degree these islands were actually part of the US. By looking at what became known as the Insular Cases, this work reveals how America resolved to govern these territories.
Year of publication: 2006
Pagination: 256 pages
Format: Hardback
Serie: Landmark Law Cases and American Society