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. 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 a Pulitzer Prize during 1954 for A Stillness at Appomattox, his study of the final campaign of the war in Virginia.

Bruce Catton
Bruce Catton, c. 1960s.
BornCharles Bruce Catton
(1899-10-09)October 9, 1899
Petoskey, Michigan, U.S.
DiedAugust 28, 1978(1978-08-28) (aged 78)
Frankfort, Michigan, U.S.
OccupationJournalist, author
NationalityAmerican
Period1948–1978
GenreHistory
SubjectAmerican Civil War
SpouseHazel H. Cherry
ChildrenWilliam Bruce Catton
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