Revised and expanded version of the author's thesis (doctoral)--University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2006, titled From triumph to tragedy : African American soldiers fight for citizenship and manhood in the Spanish-American-Cuban-Filipino War. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Bullets and torches : the making of the race warrior on the western frontier, 1870-1896 -- My home, my country : prelude to the war -- For race and country, we never forget -- Henry Ossian Flipper : the lone warrior -- Charles Young : the diplomatic warrior.
Summary:
"The book demonstrates how African American soldiers used military service as a tool to challenge white notions of second-class citizenry"-- Provided by publisher.
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