Peace History Society

Peace History Society Edited Book Prize

The Peace History Society invites nominations (including self-nominations) for an outstanding English-language edited book by one or more editors in the field of peace history, or peace studies or other disciplines with significant historical content. Eligible books include:

(1) edited/annotated editions of letters, diaries, documents, and other primary sources; (2) edited volumes comprised of individual chapters by scholars or others; and (3) edited volumes comprised of a combination of primary and secondary sources.

The two most important criteria in assessing nominations are (1) the intellectual work and contributions of the editor(s), including framing, contextualizing, assembling, editing, and/or annotating; and (2) the significance of the book in advancing new perspectives and/or filling significant gaps in the literature. The committee will consider first editions of books only. Special issues of journals are not eligible for consideration. Volumes edited by committee members or that contain articles by committee members are ineligible.

This prize is awarded biennially (every 2 years). The Prize carries a commemorative plaque and the opportunity for a book forum in Peace & Change, the journal of the Peace History Society. The inaugural prize (to be awarded in 2025) will consider edited volumes published in 2023 or 2024.

Please send a brief nomination letter (listing the author’s name, email address, book title, and publication information) to editedbook@peacehistorysociety.org with “Edited Book in Peace History Prize entry” in the email subject line. Upon receipt, you will receive a confirmation email containing the committee members’ mailing addresses. Please then send a copy of the nominated book to each member. Nominees who do not send a copy of their submission to all members of the prize committee may be deemed ineligible for the award. The committee’s strong preference is for books to be submitted in print format, but electronic submissions will be accepted. For books submitted electronically, please send it to editedbook@peacehistorysociety.org with “Edited Book in Peace History Prize e-book submission” in the email subject line.

• Scott Bennett
• Brian Mueller
• Leilah Danielson

Submissions are due May 15, 2025.