Walter B. Edgar

About the Author

Walter B. Edgar is a distinguished historian and the Claude Henry Neuffer Professor of Southern Studies Emeritus at the University of South Carolina, where he founded the Institute for Southern Studies and served as the state historian from 1997 to 2006. Renowned for his deep insights into the Palmetto State's past, Edgar has dedicated his career to illuminating South Carolina's complex history through meticulous research and engaging narratives. His works, including Conversations with the Conroys: Interviews with Pat Conroy and His Family, South Carolina in the Modern Age, and South Carolina: A History, offer readers a vivid tapestry of the region's cultural, social, and political evolution, blending scholarly rigor with accessible storytelling that captivates both academics and general audiences alike.