Includes bibliographical references (p. [337]-373) and index.
Contents:
One hundred years later -- Civilization follows the Sun -- Benevolent intentions -- Pacific Negroes -- Haoles -- Honorary Aryans -- Playing Roosevelt's game -- The Japanese Monroe Doctrine for Asia -- The imperial cruise -- Roosevelt's open and closed doors -- Incognito in Japan -- Sellout in Seoul -- Following the Sun.
Summary:
Discusses the trip undertaken in 1905 by Secretary of War William Howard Taft on a diplomatic mission for U.S. President Teddy Roosevelt to Hawaii, Japan, the Philippines, China, and Korea, revealing the secret agreements Taft made in Roosevelt's name.
Indexed by:
Library Journal, November 2009 Booklist, November 2009 New York Times, April 2010 Choice, September 2010 Kirkus Review, November 2009 Library Journal Booklist New York Times
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