Summary of The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson:A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War (Unabridged) - A Comprehensive Summary #823919

The Demon of Unrest 

In the volatile period between Abraham Lincoln's election and the Civil War's eruption, America faced impending chaos. Split by unbridgeable divides and intense emotions, the nation hovered on the edge of disintegration. 

Erik Larson's "The Demon of Unrest" immerses readers in this crucial historical juncture, providing a compelling narrative of the five months that deeply shook the nation.
 
As Lincoln took office amid a fiercely contested election, the issue of slavery cast a long shadow, driving a wedge between the North and South. 

Larson adeptly navigates the political terrain, interweaving the tales of pivotal figures like Major Robert Anderson, Edmund Ruffin, and Mary Boykin Chesnut, whose destinies became intertwined in the midst of impending crisis.