With support from the University of Richmond

History News Network

History News Network puts current events into historical perspective. Subscribe to our newsletter for new perspectives on the ways history continues to resonate in the present. Explore our archive of thousands of original op-eds and curated stories from around the web. Join us to learn more about the past, now.

British historian wins $15,000 Gelber prize for book on Middle East

British historian Lawrence Freedman has won the Lionel Gelber Prize for his book on the Middle East.

Now into its 19th year, the $15,000 prize honours books on international affairs. It was established by Canadian diplomat Lionel Gelber.

Freedman's book is called "A Choice of Enemies: America Confronts the Middle East" and is published by Doubleday Canada.

"If you were to select only one book to understand the turmoil and confusion of events in the Middle East over the past 30 years, this is a perfect choice," said Noah Rubin, chair of the prize and Gelber's grandnephew.
The award is given annually by the Lionel Gelber Foundation in partnership with the Munk Centre for International Studies at the University of Toronto and Washington-based Foreign Policy magazine.
Read entire article at Canadian Press