Alexander the Great Biography Wins Baillie Gifford Prize
· World · PTI, The Independent
An acclaimed biography of Alexander the Great has won the Baillie Gifford nonfiction prize, Press Trust of India reported. The award recognizes outstanding literary achievement in the nonfiction genre. The book, published by Penguin Books, was selected from a shortlist of notable works. The prize, valued at approximately £30,000, is awarded annually for excellence in writing.
Why it matters
This literary recognition highlights the enduring public interest in historical figures and may increase readership for classical history books in India and globally. The award brings greater visibility to scholarly nonfiction writing.
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