A book which “falls roughly into three divisions: a review of peninsular misrule in Cuba and of the efforts of the Cubans to throw off the Spanish yoke; a survey of the American occupation of the island, with especial attention to the work of reconstruction; and a statement of the conditions prevailing since the Cubans attained self-government. An eye-witness of many of the events he describes, Mr. Robertson writes with vivacity and warmth.... His point of view, however, is primarily and frankly Cuban.”—Outlook.
“The volume covers the various phases of American activity and gives valuable insight into the difficulties of the task confronting the American authorities.”
| + + | Am. Hist. R. 10: 948. Jl. ‘05. 60w. |
“This is a clear and unbiased account of one of the most interesting incidents in our national history.”
| + + | Ind. 58: 729. Mr. 30, ‘05. 280w. |
“While his volume is in some respects extremely useful—notably ... in assisting to a better appreciation of the Latin-American character—it can scarcely be said to fulfill its main purpose of giving a clear and unbiased account of the methods and results of American intervention.”
| + — | Outlook. 79: 855. Ap. 1, ‘05. 260w. | |
| + | Pub. Opin. 39: 319. S. 2, ‘05. 240w. |
“Mr. Robinson sums up the whole case of the United States and Cuba with admirable impartiality.”
| + + | Spec. 91: 644. Ap. 29, ‘05. 190w. |
Robinson, Charles Mulford. Modern civic art. [**]$3. Putnam.