Bruce Catton | |
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 Bruce Catton, c. 1960s. | |
| Born | Charles Bruce Catton October 9, 1899 Petoskey, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | August 28, 1978 (aged 78) Frankfort, Michigan, U.S. |
| Occupation | Journalist, author |
| Nationality | American |
| Period | 1948–1978 |
| Genre | History |
| Subject | American Civil War |
| Spouse | Hazel H. Cherry |
| Children | William Bruce Catton |
Charles Bruce Catton (October 9, 1899 – August 28, 1978) was an American historian and journalist, known best for his books concerning the American Civil War.[1] Known as a narrative historian, Catton specialized in popular history, featuring interesting characters and historical vignettes, in addition to the basic facts, dates, and analyses. His books were researched well and included footnotes. He won the Pulitzer Prize for History and the National Book Award for Nonfiction in 1954 for his book A Stillness at Appomattox (1953),[2] a study of the final campaign of the war in Virginia and third book in his Army of the Potomac trilogy.[3]
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