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The triangle of empire: Sport, religion, and imperialism in Puerto Rico's YMCA, 1898-1926

Sotomayor, Antonio

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Title
The triangle of empire: Sport, religion, and imperialism in Puerto Rico's YMCA, 1898-1926
Author(s)
Sotomayor, Antonio
Issue Date
2014
Keyword(s)
  • YMCA
  • History of sport
  • History of Latin America
  • Imperialism
Geographic Coverage
Puerto Rico
Abstract
The YMCA officially entered the Spanish American War as a branch of the invading forces in 1898 in order to provide spiritual and recreational support to the troops and to begin missionary work with locals. This project studies its role in the politics of United States expansion into Puerto Rico.
Type of Resource
text
Language
eng
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