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DEMON OF UNREST: Why the Civil War Matters Today (with Erik Larson)
The Next Big Idea
Exploring Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War
This chapter delves into the turbulent period between Abraham Lincoln's election and the Battle of Fort Sumter, highlighting themes of hubris, heartbreak, and heroism during the Civil War. There's a focus on depicting past tragedies foreshadowing present dangers and reflecting on the impact of the author's previous book on solace during the pandemic lockdown.
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