Reclaiming Patriotism in an Age of ExtremesA rediscovery of patriotism as a virtue in line with the core values of democracy in an extremist age Like you perhaps, I still regard myself as an extremely patriotic person. Which is why I so admired [this book]. . . . It explained my emotion to me, as it might yours to you." David Brooks, New York Times Smith superbly illuminates the distinctiveness of the American idea of patriotism and reminds us of how important patriotism is, and how essential