Biography

True stories of famous people that once lived and those that are still living.

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Title winners from 1917 to most recent

The Award is presented to the author of the best biography written in the previous two years by a British author. The judges look for a work that is histrorically important, records singificant human achievement and is representative of the highest standards or writing and research. The Award has been running since 1987 and is presented biennially.