The Imperial Cruise
Encyclopedia
The Imperial Cruise is a non-fiction book authored by James Bradley
pertaining to the history of American political affairs in the Pacific during the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt
. The material covers a wide array of details that loosely relate to the largest diplomatic delegation ever sent to Asia in U.S. history. The book asserts that Roosevelt's diplomatic mistakes encouraged Japanese imperialism and indirectly led to the war in the Pacific
.
and Alice Roosevelt
. After the initial introduction of this voyage, the author explores brief excerpts of history behind American domestic and foreign policy, elaborating on their influence, motivation, and consequences, specifically in regard to American-Japanese, Sino-Japanese
, and Russo-Japanese relations.
, while USA Today
calls it useful, but "a bitter pill," expressing disappointment with the "relentlessly sarcastic" tone and lack of ambiguity. Currently, it holds a 2.96/5 rating on LibraryThing
.
James Bradley (author)
James Bradley is an American author, specializing in historical nonfiction chronicling the Pacific theatre of World War II. His father, John Bradley, was one of six men who became famous for being photographed raising the American flag on Mt. Suribachi...
pertaining to the history of American political affairs in the Pacific during the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt
Presidency of Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States. He had been the 25th Vice President before becoming President upon the assassination of President William McKinley...
. The material covers a wide array of details that loosely relate to the largest diplomatic delegation ever sent to Asia in U.S. history. The book asserts that Roosevelt's diplomatic mistakes encouraged Japanese imperialism and indirectly led to the war in the Pacific
Pacific War
The Pacific War, also sometimes called the Asia-Pacific War refers broadly to the parts of World War II that took place in the Pacific Ocean, its islands, and in East Asia, then called the Far East...
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Synopsis
The book centers on the diplomatic mission of the SS Manchuria sent by President Theodore Roosevelt in the summer of 1905. On board were some of the highest profile political figures of the time, including William Howard TaftWilliam Howard Taft
William Howard Taft was the 27th President of the United States and later the tenth Chief Justice of the United States...
and Alice Roosevelt
Alice Roosevelt
Alice Lee Roosevelt may refer to:* Alice Hathaway Lee Roosevelt , the first wife of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt* Alice Roosevelt Longworth , born Alice Lee Roosevelt; the only child of Theodore Roosevelt and Alice Hathaway Lee Roosevelt...
. After the initial introduction of this voyage, the author explores brief excerpts of history behind American domestic and foreign policy, elaborating on their influence, motivation, and consequences, specifically in regard to American-Japanese, Sino-Japanese
Sino-Japanese relations
China and Japan are geographically separated only by a relatively narrow stretch of ocean. China has strongly influenced Japan with its writing system, architecture, culture, religion, philosophy, and law...
, and Russo-Japanese relations.
Critical reception
The Imperial Cruise has received conflicted reviews since its release, enjoying mixed praise from The New York TimesThe New York Times
The New York Times is an American daily newspaper founded and continuously published in New York City since 1851. The New York Times has won 106 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any news organization...
, while USA Today
USA Today
USA Today is a national American daily newspaper published by the Gannett Company. It was founded by Al Neuharth. The newspaper vies with The Wall Street Journal for the position of having the widest circulation of any newspaper in the United States, something it previously held since 2003...
calls it useful, but "a bitter pill," expressing disappointment with the "relentlessly sarcastic" tone and lack of ambiguity. Currently, it holds a 2.96/5 rating on LibraryThing
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See also
- Theodore RooseveltTheodore RooseveltTheodore "Teddy" Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States . He is noted for his exuberant personality, range of interests and achievements, and his leadership of the Progressive Movement, as well as his "cowboy" persona and robust masculinity...
- William Howard TaftWilliam Howard TaftWilliam Howard Taft was the 27th President of the United States and later the tenth Chief Justice of the United States...
- Alice RooseveltAlice RooseveltAlice Lee Roosevelt may refer to:* Alice Hathaway Lee Roosevelt , the first wife of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt* Alice Roosevelt Longworth , born Alice Lee Roosevelt; the only child of Theodore Roosevelt and Alice Hathaway Lee Roosevelt...
- American-Japanese relations
- Russo-Japanese relations
- Sino-Japanese relationsSino-Japanese relationsChina and Japan are geographically separated only by a relatively narrow stretch of ocean. China has strongly influenced Japan with its writing system, architecture, culture, religion, philosophy, and law...
- Taft-Katsura agreementTaft-Katsura AgreementThe Taft–Katsura Agreement was a set of notes taken during conversations between United States Secretary of War William Howard Taft and Prime Minister of Japan Katsura Tarō on 29 July 1905...