The Demon of Unrest

The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson focuses on the period between Abraham Lincoln's election and the start of the Civil War, detailing the events and figures that led to the conflict.

Yes, Erik Larson's The Demon of Unrest is a work of narrative nonfiction, based on historical events and real figures from American history.

The Demon of Unrest continues Erik Larson's signature style of meticulously researched narrative nonfiction, similar to his previous works like The Devil in the White City and Dead Wake, focusing on a specific historical period and its key players.