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The fighting lasted about ten weeks in 1898 and the consequences have not finished yet: the United States ended the year holding Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines, and holding an argument about whether a republic could own colonies.

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How should I approach learning the spanish-american war?
The fighting lasted about ten weeks in 1898 and the consequences have not finished yet: the United States ended the year holding Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines, and holding an argument about whether a republic could own colonies.
What's a good book to start the spanish-american war with?
A strong starting point is The Yellow Kids by Joyce Milton. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after the spanish-american war?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like The Philippine-American War, The Mexican-American War, The Spanish Civil War.

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