• The Demon of Unrest: A Civil War Saga

    The Demon of Unrest: A Civil War Saga

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    • #1 New York Times Bestseller authored by Erik Larson, known for “The Splendid and the Vile
    • Chronicles the five tumultuous months between Abraham Lincoln’s election and the outbreak of the Civil War
    • Focuses on the nation’s divisions, particularly surrounding the contentious issue of slavery
    • Highlights key figures: Major Robert Anderson, Edmund Ruffin, and Mary Boykin Chesnut
    • Explores themes of hubris, heartbreak, and heroism during a pivotal historical moment
    • Utilizes primary sources like diaries and plantation records for a rich narrative
    • Depicts Lincoln’s struggles to prevent war amidst political chaos and personal tragedies
    • Offers a suspenseful account of events leading to the shelling of Fort Sumter, emphasizing the unforeseen nature of catastrophe
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