The Coming Fury [Mass Market Paperback] Catton, Bruce

Description

1974 edition. Paperback cover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Spine has some reading creases and wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-loved copy of “The Coming Fury” by Bruce Catton, the renowned historian and Pulitzer Prize winner, offers a captivating account of the American Civil War’s pivotal first year. Catton’s vivid narrative style and meticulous research bring to life the events leading up to the outbreak of the war, from the election of Abraham Lincoln to the firing on Fort Sumter. Renowned for his ability to humanize historical figures, Catton delves into the personalities and motivations of key players like Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, and Ulysses S. Grant. This volume, published a decade after Catton’s landmark trilogy on the Army of the Potomac, provides a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the war’s origins and early battles. Despite its age and wear, this copy remains a treasured artifact for Civil War enthusiasts and a testament to Catton’s enduring legacy as one of America’s preeminent storytellers of the conflict.