J. Russell Major Prize

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The J. Russell Major Prize is an annual prize given to a historian by the American Historical Association for the best book in English about French history.

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Background

The prize was established in memory of J. Russell Major, a distinguished historian who died on December 12, 1998, at the age of 77. He served as a professor of history at Emory University. [1]

Eligibility

Only the books with a copyright of 2016 are eligible for the 2017 award. [2]

Notable winners

Past winners of the prize include: [3]

References

  1. "J. Russell Major Prize | AHA".
  2. "J. Russell Major Prize | AHA".
  3. "J. Russell Major Prize Recipients | AHA".