C. Vann Woodward
Historian and author of The Burden of Southern History
Born
November 13th, 1908
116 years ago
Died
December 17th, 1999
25 years ago — 91 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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A prominent historian and academic, contributed significantly to the study of the American South. Authored several influential works, including "The Burden of Southern History," which examined the complexities of Southern identity and culture. Held academic positions at prestigious institutions and participated in various historical organizations. Engaged with the historiography of issues such as race, class, and sectionalism in American history.
Authored The Burden of Southern History
Served as a professor at Yale University
Contributed to the study of Southern history
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