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.
Covered by 2 sources from United Kingdom. First reported by Evening Standard ·
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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.
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 much about” who found himself king of…
Coverage details
2 outlets from United Kingdom are covering this story: Evening Standard and The Guardian. Evening Standard and The Guardian published it almost at the same time, on November 4, 2026.
Key names in the coverage: Alexander, Baillie Gifford Prize, Edmund Richardson, Great and Man.
