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Robert Caro was awarded the Parkman Prize in 1975

The Francis Parkman Prize, named after Francis Parkman, is awarded by the Society of American Historians for the best book in American history each year. Its purpose is to promote literary distinction in historical writing.[1] The Society of American Historians is an affiliate of the American Historical Association.

Eligibility

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The Parkman Prize is offered annually to a non-fiction book, including biography, that is distinguished by its literary merit and makes an important contribution to the history of what is now the United States. The author need not be a citizen or resident of the United States, and the book need not be published in the United States. Textbooks, edited collections, bibliographies, reference works, and juvenile books are ineligible. The book's copyright must be in the previous year.

The prize

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In 2013 the prize consisted of a certificate and $2,000. A certificate is also presented to the publisher. The prize is awarded at the society's annual meeting in May.

Winners

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Francis Parkman Prize for Special Achievement

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The Francis Parkman Prize for Special Achievement is periodically awarded for scholarly and professional distinction. Established in 1962, it has been awarded only five times.[11]

Winners

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "AHA Affiliates: Society of American Historians (SAH)". historians.org. Retrieved 31 August 2010.
  2. ^ "Cornell University". Retrieved 3 June 2013.
  3. ^ "Current and Recent Awards". Society of American Historians. Archived from the original on 8 May 2014. Retrieved 20 May 2014.
  4. ^ a b c d "Francis Parkman Prize". Society of American Historians. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  5. ^ "David W. Blight Wins the Francis Parkman Prize". Society of American Historians. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
  6. ^ "2020 Prize Winners Announced". Society of American Historians. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  7. ^ "Welcome". Society of American Historians. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  8. ^ "Welcome". Society of American Historians. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
  9. ^ "Welcome". Society of American Historians. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  10. ^ "Welcome". Society of American Historians. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  11. ^ "Francis Parkman Prize for Special Achievement". sah.columbia.edu. The Society of American Historians. Archived from the original on 23 August 2010. Retrieved 31 August 2010.
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