Volunteers of the Empire: War, Identity, and Spanish Imperialism, 1855-1898This book uncovers the history of The Volunteers, a Spanish loyalist militia who were committed to upholding Spanish imperial interests and influence in Cuba, Puerto Rico, Santa Domingo and The Philippines as the age of empire came to a close. Unpicking the relationship between local and imperial administrations and highlighting the contribution of voluntary units to colonial warfare, Padilla Angulo shows how Spanish loyalism persevered in the colonies even as the last bastions of empire were dismantled. |
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Volunteers of the Empire: War, Identity, and Spanish Imperialism, 1855-1898 Fernando J. Padilla Angulo No preview available - 2023 |
Volunteers of the Empire: War, Identity, and Spanish Imperialism, 1855-1898 Fernando J. Padilla Angulo No preview available - 2024 |