Alexander the Great history book wins £50,000 Baillie Gifford prize

Alexander: God, King, Man by Edmund Richardson has won the £50,000 Baillie Gifford nonfiction prize, reportedly the first ancient history title to take the award. Only one item was collected, from The Guardian.

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1. 4 Nov, 22:15 UTCGuardian reports Baillie Gifford prize win

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• ‘Blockbuster’ history of Alexander the Great wins £50,000 Baillie Gifford prizeThe Guardian