The War Lovers

In The War Lovers, acclaimed historian Evan Thomas explores America's aggressive push for empire during the Gilded Age, centered around the mysterious explosion of the USS Maine in 1898. As war advocates like Theodore Roosevelt and William Randolph Hearst rally public sentiment for conflict with Spain, others, including philosopher William James and Speaker of the House Thomas Reed, caution against the impending disaster. This gripping narrative weaves through pivotal locations and moments, revealing the profound implications of this turning point in American history and its relevance to contemporary issues.