Erik Larson Illuminates History

If you haven’t heard of Erik Larson, you don’t read enough non-fiction. A giant in the industry and an immense talent, Erik is turning his attention to the beginnings of the Civil War in his latest, The Demon of Unrest. It’s the nail biting account of how we ended up turning guns against one another, North to South, with a specific focus on the stand off at Fort Sumter. Told through the eyes of rich characters through their unique perspectives, Larson brings new learning to an oft discussed topic…how the Union tore itself apart over slavery. You won’t want to miss this one.

Books mentioned in this week's episode:

The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War by Erik Larson

The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson

Isaac’s Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History by Erik Larson

Lethal Passage by Erik Larson Thunderstruck by Erik Larson

The Naked Consumer: How Our Private Lives Become Public Commodities by Erik Larson

Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson

In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson

No One Goes Alone: A Novel by Erik Larson

The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz by Erik Larson

Mary Chesnut's Diary by Mary Boykin Chestnut

The Johnstown Flood by David McCullough

The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

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