IR VERDICT:
TURBULENT TIMES is a fascinating biography of William Henry Seward, the Secretary of State under President Lincoln, this book offers a glimpse into the background of the man known for “Seward’s Folly”. The book is full of interesting and little known details, painting a picture of a man often overshadowed by Lincoln in the history books. A recommended read for anyone interested in the Civil War, Reconstruction, or American history in general.