Francis Parkman Prize

Robert Caro was awarded the Parkman Prize in 1975

The Francis Parkman Prize, named after Francis Parkman, is awarded by the Society of American Historians for the best book in American history each year. Its purpose is to promote literary distinction in historical writing.[1] The Society of American Historians is an affiliate of the American Historical Association.

  1. ^ "AHA Affiliates: Society of American Historians (SAH)". historians.org. Retrieved 31 August 2010.