The J. Russell Major Prize is an annual prize given to a historian by the
American Historical Association for the best book in English about French history.
Background
The prize was established in memory of J. Russell Major, a distinguished historian who died on December 12, 1998, at the age of 77. He served as a professor of history at
Emory University.[1]
Eligibility
Only the books with a copyright of 2016 are eligible for the 2017 award.[2]
The J. Russell Major Prize is an annual prize given to a historian by the
American Historical Association for the best book in English about French history.
Background
The prize was established in memory of J. Russell Major, a distinguished historian who died on December 12, 1998, at the age of 77. He served as a professor of history at
Emory University.[1]
Eligibility
Only the books with a copyright of 2016 are eligible for the 2017 award.[2]