The Unwept: Black American Soldiers and the Spanish-American War

by Edward Van Zile Scott

Scott, a retired docter and Spanish-American war enthusiast, shows that although Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders got the glory, African-American soldiers were the most important element in defeating the Spanish, and that as a result of the American victory, the United States changed from an isolationist country to one deeply involved in world affairs. He follows the black 24th and 25th infantry and the 9th and 10th cavalries from mobilization to battle while demonstrating how their bravery, discipline, and aggressiveness were essential to American victory. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Hardcover

First published November 1, 1995