Young Peoples' History of the War with Spain

"Young Peoples' History of the War with Spain" by Prescott Holmes is a book crafted to introduce young minds to the historical events surrounding the Spanish-American War in 1898. Specifically, it sheds light on the reasons behind the war and the involvement of the American Armed Forces. With a focus on the plight of the Cuban people, the book explains their struggle for independence and the humanitarian reasons for the United States' intervention and eventual clash with Spain. Readers are introduced to major precursors that stirred feelings in Americans, and they are familiarized with pivotal events such as the sinking of the battleship Maine, setting the stage for an intense and formative period in American history.