The Danger of Dreams: German and American Imperialism in Latin AmericaAmerican imperialism in Latin America at the beginning of the twentieth century has been explained, in part, as a response to the threat posed by Germany in the region. But, as Nancy Mitchell demonstrates, the German actions that raised American hackles t |
Contents
The Rise of GermanAmerican Antagonism | 9 |
The Height of the German Challenge The Venezuela Blockade 19021903 | 64 |
The Reach of the Monroe Doctrine The Germanization of Brazil | 108 |
The Dominance of the United States Huerta Wilson and Wilhelm | 160 |
Image and Reality The Utility of Misperception | 216 |
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