Five Years Of The War Department Following The War With Spain, 1899-1903 (1904)

""Five Years Of The War Department: Following The War With Spain, 1899-1903"" is a historical book written by Elihu Root and published in 1904. The book is a detailed account of Root's five-year tenure as the Secretary of War of the United States, which began after the Spanish-American War in 1899 and ended in 1903. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the War Department during this period, including the reorganization of the army, the construction of military infrastructure, the establishment of military schools, the expansion of the army and navy, and the development of new technologies for warfare. Root also provides insights into the political and diplomatic challenges faced by the department during this time, including the Philippine-American War and the Boxer Rebellion in China.Overall, ""Five Years Of The War Department"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States military during the early 20th century, as well as those interested in the political and diplomatic challenges faced by the country during this time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.