Fighting for American Manhood by Kristin L. Hoganson

'Kristin Hoganson’s Fighting for American Manhood brings the conceptual weapon of gender theory, which is relatively new to diplomatic history, to the fray. expansion.'-Aims McGuinness, Left History

Hoganson’s work will remain both an inspiration and a model for understanding the importance of gender politics in U.S. imperial politics ranks among the most important contributions to the recent wave of scholarship on U.S. 'Kristin Hoganson’s study of gender and U.S. Fighting for American Manhood is a first-rate scholarly achievement that will be required reading for all who seek to understand the reasons why the United States embarked upon an imperial path at the close of the nineteenth century.'-Edward P. 'A clearly written and lucidly argued study. 'Hoganson’s provocative arguments and careful research add significantly to a growing body of literature that considers the links between gender practices and values, and international relations.'- Choice It is a great read.'-Robyn Muncy, American Studies Her engaging book should appear on syllabi for both undergraduate and graduate courses. 'A brief review cannot do justice to the complexities of Hoganson’s intelligent argumentation. Hoganson has expanded the historiography on the war with Spain and its aftermath with a highly original study and in so doing has raised issues that reach far beyond 1898.'-Louis A Perez, Jr., American Historical Review

It is a model of scholarship, driven by passionate argument and sustained by judicious formulation of evidence, carefully crafted and richly documented. 'Hoganson has written a very important book, one that immediately claims the center of the larger debate on late nineteenth century war and imperialism. 'A useful addition to any academic or larger public library.'- Library Journal 'Hoganson adds a new dimension to the historiography of the wars by examining of the wars by examining how gender beliefs may have been motivational factors for leaders in both struggles.'- Library Journal

Fighting for American Manhood by Kristin L. Hoganson