The Wasp — 1888 — page 59: what you’re looking at

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This page consists entirely of **literature/history text** with no visible cartoon or satirical illustrations. The content discusses the "History of the Mexican War" by Robert Howe Bancroft, analyzing American political debates around the 1846-1848 Mexican-American War. The text examines how politicians took sides: some supported Mexico (viewing American expansion as unjust), while others championed American interests. It discusses figures like Maximilian and Napoleon's involvement in Mexican affairs, and debates over whether the war represented imperialism or legitimate national interest. Since *The Wasp* was a satirical magazine, this lengthy historical article likely provided context for understanding contemporary political cartoons on related pages, but this particular page contains **no illustrations or satire visible**.