Wolfson History Prize 2024 shortlist announced
The shortlist for the 2024 Wolfson History Prize, worth £50,000 (A$97,650), has been announced, reports BookBrunch.
The shortlisted books are:
- Shadows at Noon: The South Asian Twentieth Century (Joya Chatterji, Vintage)
- Courting India: England, Mughal India and the Origins of Empire (Nandini Das, Bloomsbury)
- Traders in Men: Merchants and the Transformation of the Transatlantic Slave Trade (Nicholas Radburn, Yale University Press)
- Our NHS: A History of Britain’s Best-Loved Institution (Andrew Seaton, Yale University Press)
- Winnie & Nelson: Portrait of a Marriage (Jonny Steinberg, William Collins)
- Out of the Darkness: The Germans, 1942–2022 (Frank Trentmann, Allen Lane).
Said chair of judges David Cannadine: ‘This year’s shortlist showcases the extraordinary range and breadth of contemporary historical writing. From politics, slavery and international relations to healthcare and societal transformation, the six titles—with subjects spanning continents and centuries—offer profound insights and stand out for their rigorous research and compelling storytelling.’
Cannadine judged the award alongside Mary Beard, Richard Evans, Sudhir Hazareesingh, Carole Hillenbrand and Diarmaid MacCulloch.
The winner will be announced on 2 December. The five other shortlisted authors will receive £5000 (A$9765) each.
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