Crossing the Seas: Americans Form an Empire (1890-1899) (How America Became America)

From the back cover: History is like a multifaceted jewel, made up of many perspectives. The builders of empires have exciting stories to tell, sorties that are full of courage and adventure. the settlers who venture into the new lands often pride themselves on the fre and daring spirits, their willingness to endure hardships, their determination in the face of obstacles. These stories are true. But the people who already live in those same new lands know a different side of the truth. The native peoples' stories often tell of loss and destruction, tragedy and death.