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Learn about Bruce Catton (1899-1978), who wrote popular and award-winning books on the American Civil War and Ulysses S. Grant. Find out his early life, journalism career, and major works, such as A Stillness at Appomattox and The Coming Fury.
Aug 24, 2024 · Bruce Catton, American journalist and historian noted for his books on the American Civil War, including a trilogy on the Army of the Potomac (1952–54) and the three-volume Centennial History of the Civil War (1961–65). His book A Stillness at Appomattox won a Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award.
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Dec 14, 2004 · A Pulitzer Prize-winning history of the American Civil War by Bruce Catton, a senior editor of American Heritage magazine. Read customer reviews, editorial reviews, and a sample of the book, or buy it in paperback or audio format.
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Ordinary Heroes: Bruce Catton’s Civil War Masterpiece January 19, 2023 Bruce Catton (1899–1978) grew up in a small Michigan town, listening to Union veterans tell stories of the Civil War.
Jan 19, 2023 · One of the most popular works ever written about the Civil War, Bruce Catton’s Army of the Potomac Trilogy is a masterpiece of historical storytelling and a groundbreaking work of scholarship.
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A tribute to the founding editor of American Heritage and the preeminent Civil War historian of the last century. Learn about his life, career, and legacy as a writer and teacher of narrative history.
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Bruce Catton was a prolific and popular historian who wrote about the Civil War and other topics. He was also a founder and editor of American Heritage magazine. See his biography, books, ratings, and reviews on Goodreads.
