AHA - The James Henry Breasted Prize

Organization: American Historical Association

Established in 1985, this prize, named in honor of James Henry Breasted, a pioneer in ancient Egyptian and Near Eastern history and president of the Association in 1928, is offered for the best book in English in any field of history prior to CE 1000. The prize has been endowed by Joseph O. Losos, a longtime member of the Association.Only books of a high scholarly nature should be submitted. Research accuracy, originality, and literary merit are important factors.Books published between May 1 of the previous year and April 30 of the current year are eligible for the award.