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W. E. B. Du Bois was a prominent civil rights leader, sociologist, historian, educator, author, and thinker of the early twentieth century. Du Bois’s works in all of his areas of endeavor are filled with allusions to the classical mythology, philosophy, and history that permeated his education. This book examines the influence of Du Bois’s education in the classics on Du Bois’s thought on education, the arts, government, and society. It then discusses the influence of classical philosophy on some of Du Bois’s distinctive ideas, such as the concept of the Talented Tenth, his opposition to Booker T. Washington’s industrial education, and his support of propaganda through art. The influence of the thought of Plato and Cicero on Du Bois receives particular attention. Finally, it explores Du Bois’s critique of the classical tradition in his responses to modern racism and colonialism. Alongside Du Bois’s critique of the classical tradition, he also exhibited an increasing interest in the history—ancient and modern—of Africa and Asia. In his attempts to combat modern prejudice, Du Bois appealed to the long traditions of thought and story of peoples outside of Europe, in several instances pioneering the research of non-European history. Du Bois’s influence by the classics and simultaneous appreciation of the history of Africa and Asia eventually culminated in a modern cosmopolitanism that calls for an appreciation of all cultures and heritages.