Right Above Race

A forceful appeal written at the height of the Great War, this work urges every American—no matter his ancestry—to place the cause of liberty above all other loyalties. Its author, a German‑born American, argues that the fight against Germany is also a defense of the democratic ideals that define the nation. By contrasting the ordered, militaristic vision of the Central Powers with the chaos sown by socialist agitators, the book paints a stark picture of what the author sees as a global struggle for freedom.

The narrative moves beyond battlefield strategy to examine how political extremism and foreign influence threaten domestic stability. It denounces Bolshevism and other radical movements as tools exploited by Germany to undermine American resolve. Though rooted in the rhetoric of its era, the book offers a vivid snapshot of the fears, patriotism, and moral arguments that shaped public opinion during the final months of World War I.