The Splendid Little War
Frank Freidel
📚 Genre
Non-Fiction, Military History, American History
🏢 Publisher
Bramhall House - New York (a division of Clarkson N. Potter, Inc.)
📅 Publication Year
1958
🔢 ISBN
0517013890 (ISBN-10)
About This Book
A pictorial history of the Spanish-American War of 1898. The title is derived from a quote by John Hay. The book features over 300 illustrations and photographs, detailing the conflict from the sinking of the Maine to the battle at San Juan Hill.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
314 pages
Edition
Hardcover Reprint Edition
Series
Not part of a series
Target Audience
Adult, General Audience, History Enthusiasts
Collector Information
Condition
Fair to Good. Visible defects include significant ex-library markings: a handwritten inventory number 'A8257' at the top left and a large library stamp for 'HUTCHINSON FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY' center-bottom. Page shows slight yellowing but appears intact.
Estimated Value
$5-$15
Rarity
Common. This edition by Bramhall House was an inexpensive reprint of the original Little, Brown and Company edition and was produced in large quantities. Ex-library markings severely reduce collector value.
Historical Significance
A seminal work in accessible military history by Frank Freidel, a renowned Harvard professor best known for his multi-volume biography of FDR. This book helped popularize the study of the Spanish-American War through primary visual sources.
Collector Notes
The presence of ex-library stamps and ink markings significantly lowers the market value for collectors. For a high-value copy, seek the first edition published by Little, Brown & Co in 1958 with a pristine dust jacket. Value is currently stable due to the niche nature of the topic.
Similar Books
The War with Spain in 1898 by David F. Trask, Crucible of Empire by Karl Meyer, Empire by Default by Ivan Musicant
Notable Features
Extensive use of contemporary illustrations and photography; notable historian author.