The Spanish-American War: Birth of a Superpower (History Channel)
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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780767085267
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
ISBN: 0767085264
Label: A&E Home Video
Manufacturer: A&E Home Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: A&E Home Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: December 27, 2005
Running Time: 50 minutes
Sales Rank: 22492
Studio: A&E Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: 2005
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Editorial Review:
Description:
As a war, it was small, nasty and suspicious. As news, it was a godsend. The Spanish-American War did many things it united an adolescent nation and paraded its global ambitions for all to see, while heralding the descent of a tired empire. In this unique program, the conflict comes to life as it was presented to people at that time through the accounts of newspapers nationwide. From the slow buildup of public sentiment against Spain to the sensationalistic coverage of the explosion of the U.S.S. Maine, the forces, personalities and events of the war that secured America a place on the world stage are relived. Marvel at the fiery rhetoric of 'yellow journalism' pioneer William Randolph Hearst, and learn of the many errors and outright fabrications that marred the coverage of the conflict. And ride along with Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders as they charge up San Juan Hill, all according to the reporters of the day. It's a revealing look at the power of the press and its often problematic influence in the real world, where reporters can be as effective in spurring events as presenting them. DVD Features: Interactive Menus; Scene Selection
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- Honey, I Shrunk the PoliticsThe video "The Spanish-American War: Birth of a Superpower" does a good job on using photographic ... Read More
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- Annoying to watchI am sure the military strategies depicted are accurate and quite interesting for military history ... Read More
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- Excellent!With few videos available about the Spanish-American War, I feel that this is one of the best. The ... Read More
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