Stephen E. Ambrose
7 SeriesStephen E. Ambrose (1936-2002) was an American historian and biographer known for his works on U.S. Presidents Eisenhower and Nixon, as well as books on notable figures like Crazy Horse and General Custer, and significant events such as D-Day and the Lewis and Clark expedition. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1960. Ambrose passed away from lung cancer in April 2002.
Stephen E. Ambrose co-authored "Rise to Globalism" and "Witness to America" with Douglas Brinkley, and "Milton S. Eisenhower" with Richard H. Immerman. He updated C.L. Sulzberger's "American Heritage: New History of World War II." Additionally, Ambrose contributed to "The Cold War: A Military History" alongside notable authors such as Caleb Carr, Thomas Fleming, and David McCullough. These works collectively explore significant historical events and figures, offering comprehensive insights into America's role on the global stage.
