Camilla Townsend wins the 2020 Cundill History Prize for Fifth Sun

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News Archive: May 2017

May 18th 2017

History writing is a crucial part of the toolbox of democracy, says Margaret MacMillan, 2017 Chair of Jury of the prestigious international Cundill History Prize

The eminent historian Margaret MacMillan has been announced as the Chair of Jury for the international Cundill History Prize, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.

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