This volume, authored by Russell Alexander Alger, who served as the United States Secretary of War from March 5, 1897, to August 1, 1899, provides a contemporary account of the Spanish-American War from the perspective of a key government official. Published in 1901, the text likely offers an insider's view on the organization, logistics, and decisions made by the War Department during and immediately following the conflict. The book's relevance lies in its primary source nature, illuminating the conduct of the war, which dramatically altered the geopolitical standing of the United States and led to the acquisition of territories like Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines. For institutions in the Philippines, this document holds particular significance as it provides context for the shift from Spanish to American colonial rule.
The Spanish-American war