Guggenheim-Lehrman Prize in Military History

The Guggenheim-Lehrman Prize in Military History recognizes the most outstanding book in the field of military history published in English during the previous calendar year. The prize also includes an award of $50,000. Established in 2013 by the Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation, the inaugural prize was awarded in February 2014.

The purpose of the prize is to increase public attention to military history for educational purposes. The prize also hopes to create a more peaceful future through investigations of how military conflicts arise and diplomatic solutions to avoid them.

Guidelines

 * Eligible books may be written by no more than two authors.
 * Books may be published anywhere in the world but must have been written originally in English.
 * Submissions must come from the book's publisher. *Authors may not directly submit their books for consideration.
 * Self-published books and children's books are not eligible for the prize.
 * If no submitted book is deemed worthy of the prize by the judges, no prize will be awarded.
 * The winner of the prize must be available for media interviews in the days after the New York ceremony.

Recipients

 * 2013 - Guelzo, Allen C., Gettysburg: The Last Invasion ISBN 978-0307-59408-2
 * 2014 - Alexander Watson, Ring of Steel: Germany and Austria-Hungary in World War I