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‘Blockbuster’ history of Alexander the Great wins £50,000 Baillie Gifford prize

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The Guardian‘Blockbuster’ history of Alexander the Great wins £50,000 Baillie Gifford prize
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Alexander: God, King, Man by Edmund Richardson becomes the first ancient history title to win the prestigious nonfiction award • Alexander: God, King, Man by Edmund Richardson review – a dazzling, dizzying adventure Edmund Richardson has won the 2026…

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