Alexander: God, King, Man by Edmund Richardson review – a dazzling, dizzying adventure
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The winner of the 2026 Baillie Gifford prize is a riveting work of ancient history that feels startlingly present • ‘Blockbuster’ history of Alexander the Great wins £50,000 Baillie Gifford prize In 336BC, Alexander was not great. Covered by 5 outlets: 2 lean left, 3 are centre.
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- An acclaimed biography of Alexander the Great wins the Baillie Gifford nonfiction prize
- An acclaimed biography of Alexander the Great wins the Baillie Gifford nonfiction prize
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‘Blockbuster’ history of Alexander the Great wins £50,000 Baillie Gifford prize
Alexander: God, King, Man by Edmund Richardson becomes the first ancient history title to win the prestigious nonfiction award • Alexander: God, King, Man by Edmund Richardson review – a dazzling, dizzying adventure Edmund Richardson has won the 2026 Baillie Gifford prize for...
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Alexander: God, King, Man by Edmund Richardson review – a dazzling, dizzying adventure
The winner of the 2026 Baillie Gifford prize is a riveting work of ancient history that feels startlingly present • ‘Blockbuster’ history of Alexander the Great wins £50,000 Baillie Gifford prize In 336BC, Alexander was not great. He was a wiry 20-year-old “no one had thought...
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Book about Alexander the Great wins Baillie Gifford Prize for non-fiction
It is the first time a title covering ancient history has won the prize since the award was launched in 1999.
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