Uncover a forgotten crisis that shook American democracy. Award-winning historian Adam Hochschild delves into the turbulent years following WWI, revealing a period of intense racial injustice, censorship, and threats to civil liberties. Explore how government overreach and widespread repression tested a nation’s foundations. Discover the forgotten figures who fought for justice and rights against nativism and red-baiting. This essential read offers profound insights into the fragility of democracy and its enduring struggles, resonating with today’s global challenges. Perfect for students of history and political science.