Josiah Bunting III is a distinguished American author and educator, noted for his substantial contributions to historical literature and military leadership. Born in 1939, Bunting is renowned for his esteemed works including "Ulysses S. Grant", a biography that portrays Grant as a complex, heroic figure.
Bunting's commitment towards education is manifest in his tenure as the superintendent at the Virginia Military Institute where he cultivated young minds from 1992 to 2002. His contributions to academia extend to his service as the president of Briarcliff College and Hampden-Sydney College.
A 1963 graduate from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Bunting served in the U.S Army as a commander in Vietnam, imparting him firsthand experience of the subject matter found in his books. His illustrious career and multifaceted experiences unequivocally established him as an unmatched authority on historical military figures and educational leadership.