Career of Historian James McPherson
2012-02-11T17:59:36-05:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/acb/303793-m.jpgProfessor Burton chaired a panel discussion on the career of historian and author James McPherson. The panelists, including friends, colleagues, and former students of the noted Civil War historian, evaluated his lifetime of scholarship and contributions to the historical profession. James McPherson then made remarks and joined the panel in responding to questions from members of the audience. The program included a slide show of James McPherson’s life.
“James M. McPherson: A Life in American History” was a program of the 126th annual meeting of the American Historical Association, held in the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers.
“James M. McPherson: A Life in American History” was a program of the 126th annual meeting of the American Historical Association, held in the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers.
Professor Burton chaired a panel discussion on the career of historian and author James McPherson. The panelists, including friends, colleagues, and former… read more
Professor Burton chaired a panel discussion on the career of historian and author James McPherson. The panelists, including friends, colleagues, and former students of the noted Civil War historian, evaluated his lifetime of scholarship and contributions to the historical profession. James McPherson then made remarks and joined the panel in responding to questions from members of the audience. The program included a slide show of James McPherson’s life.
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