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Original Title:	The Coming Fury
ISBN:	1842122924 (ISBN13: 9781842122921)
Edition Language:	English
Series:	The Centennial History of the Civil War #1
Literary Awards:	Ohioana Book Award for Nonfiction (1962)

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Title	:	The Coming Fury (The Centennial History of the Civil War #1)
Author	:	Bruce Catton
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	First Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 568 pages
Published	:	December 31st 2001 by Phoenix Press (first published 1961)
Categories	:	History. Military History. Civil War. Nonfiction. American History. American Civil War. North American Hi.... Military. War

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I have owned this book and the two volumes that follow for probably over 40 years. What took me so long is probably the fact that I always found many other Civil War books to read in their place. Lord knows there are enough of them.
The set of three was written to commemorate the centennial of the American Civil War in 1961 by the foremost historian of his time on the subject, Bruce Catton. Mr. Catton's first volume is an in-depth study of the catastrophic events of late 1859 to early 1861 that led up to the start of the Civil War. It gave a very insightful view of the situation over all areas of the country and I learned more from this book than I could from the multitude of other books that I have read on the subject.
If you want to know precisely what happened during those fateful years, this trilogy would be the best place to start, I'm sure. "Terrible Swift Sword" and "Never Call Retreat" complete the history.
Highly recommended. Now on to book two.

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A good read for those with a serious interest in the American Civil War. Catton clearly explores and explains the causes of the Civil War, focusing on the period from the 1860 political campaign and ending at the first battle of Bull Run. The South had been threatening secession for decades, effectively blackmailing the rest of the country with a conditional and grudging acceptance of the Union only if they continually got their way. Pervasive among the populace of the south, the idea that "all

Thorough and yet eminently readable. This first volume in his three part treatment of the Civil War deals with the lead up to the 1860 election, the succession of the southern states and the first skirmishes and battle of the great conflict. Very in depth, but not a slog. Does a good job of introducing us to those who have a minor role in the beginning but who rise to importance later.Occasionally alludes to events and outcomes before he covers them, but when you realize he's leading to fuller

America blundered into the Civil War. This massive bloodshed that disrupted the country had its roots in the earliest compromises of the Republic (when the Constitution's writers allowed slavery to placate South Carolina and Georgia, to keep them in the new country), but at the same time, 1860 represented the most salient failure of American political institutions in our history. Politician after politician made the decision that principle was better than compromise, the extremists on both sides

This book is a real commitment, but defintiely worth it. I listened to the audio version narrated by Nelson Runger. It was pretty heavy 20 hours of my life. Especially listening in the current time - there are some eerily similar occurences and arguments made today that were also made in the months leading up to the Civil War. The atmosphere's are comparable and that is concerning. Give it some thought - whoever/whatever you are uncomfortable with, remember change does happen and has happened

I have owned this book and the two volumes that follow for probably over 40 years. What took me so long is probably the fact that I always found many other Civil War books to read in their place. Lord knows there are enough of them.The set of three was written to commemorate the centennial of the American Civil War in 1961 by the foremost historian of his time on the subject, Bruce Catton. Mr. Catton's first volume is an in-depth study of the catastrophic events of late 1859 to early 1861 that

An education to say the least. Written in early 60's so sometimes heavy reading, and having an old copy, the font was small. Funny I thought I was so dang smart and knew about the civil war! I don't know jack! Cool to hear perspective of dr catton and views/research of late 50's/ early 60's. Book ends at first major battle- first manassas/ bull run. A confederate victory that taught the north that this wasn't gonna be a one day drop the plow kick confederate ass then return. No, this

This book is one I read somewhat out of order, it being the third book I read in the series after having read the second and the third ones before.  And intriguingly, this book would have been a very worthwhile setup for the other two, even if it only covers the area between the Democratic convention of 1860 and the immediate aftermath of Bull Run.  Reading this book is akin to reading the first part of a Greek tragedy, where the reader is aware that things do not turn out well and where the