DEMON OF UNREST A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War

by Erik Larson

2026

Dive into the turbulent five months between Lincoln's election and the outbreak of the Civil War, a period of escalating tension and profound misjudgment. Erik Larson illuminates the clashing personalities, political maneuvers, and personal dramas that culminated in the fateful attack on Fort Sumter. This gripping narrative, rich with detail from diaries and private papers, offers a fresh perspective on how a nation hurtled toward conflict, perfect for readers fascinated by pivotal historical moments and the human element behind them.

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