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Alexander: God, King, Man by Edmund Richardson review – a dazzling, dizzying adventure

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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. Covered by 5 outlets: 2 lean left, 3 are centre.

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  2. Brandonsun Center Factuality: Mostly factual CA
    An acclaimed biography of Alexander the Great wins the Baillie Gifford nonfiction prize
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    An acclaimed biography of Alexander the Great wins the Baillie Gifford nonfiction prize
  4. The Guardian Left Factuality: Very high GB
    ‘Blockbuster’ history of Alexander the Great wins £50,000 Baillie Gifford prize

    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 Baillie Gifford prize for...

  5. The Guardian Left Factuality: Very high GB
    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...

  6. Standard Center Factuality: Mostly factual GB
    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.

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