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Christopher Nichols examines the balance between isolationist and internationalist ideas in America at the turn of the 19th century. Focusing on individuals such as Henry Cabot Lodge, William James, W.E.B Du Bois, Eugene Debs, and others, Nichols paints a picture of a society struggling with its ideals and the reality of power and politics on the world stage. The debate of this hot topic continues today, as we confront the concept of “spreading democracy” throughout the Middle East, Asia and beyond.