Libris History Prize

{{Short description|Dutch literary history prize}}

The Libris History Prize (formerly known as Great History Prize and Historisch Nieuwsblad/Volkskrant Prize) rewards history books originally written in Dutch, that appeal to a general audience. Originality, readability and historical soundness are the most important criteria.{{Cite web |url=https://www.maandvandegeschiedenis.nl/libris-geschiedenis-prijs |title=Libris Geschiedenis Prijs |access-date=2023-12-01 |publisher=Maand van de Geschiedenis}} Established in 2007, it is awarded annually since 2009 by Libris, an association of independent Dutch booksellers, and amounts to €20,000 for the winner.http://www.librisgeschiedenisprijs.nl/ Website Libris Geschiedenisprijs

{{Cite web |url=https://www.letterenfonds.nl/en/entry/1181/libris-history-prize-for-alexander-munninghoff |title=Libris History Prize for Alexander Münninghoff |date=2015-10-26 |access-date=2023-12-01 |website=Nederlands Letterenfonds}} All applications go through a selection process out of which a longlist of ten books are selected and announced.{{Cite web |url=https://www.volkskrant.nl/cultuur-media/opvallend-veel-internationale-thema-s-op-de-longlist-libris-geschiedenisprijs~bffe94744/ |title=Opvallend veel internationale thema's op de Longlist Libris Geschiedenisprijs |date=2019-07-05 |access-date=2023-12-01 |last=Sommer |first=Martin |publisher=de Volkskrant}} Subsequently, another selection round takes place which nominates a shortlist of the five best books.{{Cite news |url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2015/09/14/munninghoff-fasseur-en-van-bergen-op-shortlist-libris-geschiedenis-prijs |title=Munninghof, Fasseur en Van Bergen op shortlist Libris Geschiedenis Prijs |date=2015-09-14 |access-date=2023-12-01 |last=Nieuwenhuis |first=Patrick |newspaper=NRC |publisher=NRC Handelsblad}} The author of each shortlisted book receives €1,500.{{Cite web |url=https://www.maandvandegeschiedenis.nl/page/1654/terugblik-libris-geschiedenis-prijs-2007---2022 |title=Terugblik Libris Geschiedenis Prijs 2007 - 2022 |access-date=2023-12-01 |publisher=Maand van de Geschiedenis}} Typically, the (independent) jury's selection is discussed and criticized in the Dutch press.{{Cite web |title=Dit zijn de vijf genomineerden voor de Libris Geschiedenis Prijs 2022 |url=https://www.volkskrant.nl/cultuur-media/dit-zijn-de-vijf-genomineerden-voor-de-libris-geschiedenis-prijs-2022~b4c71286/ |date=2022-09-15 |access-date=2023-11-29 |publisher=de Volkskrant|last=Jong|first=Laura de}}

The prize is an initiative of Historisch Nieuwsblad, Libris, the Netherlands Open Air Museum, the Rijksmuseum, the NPS/VPRO and de Volkskrant.{{Cite web |url=https://www.volkskrant.nl/cultuur-media/historicus-en-journalist-roelof-van-gelder-wint-libris-geschiedenisprijs-met-boek-over-dichter-stedman~b2e70817/ |title=Historicus en journalist Roelof van Gelder wint Libris Geschiedenisprijs met boek over dichter Stedman |date=2019-10-27 |access-date=2023-12-01 |last=Sommer |first=Martin |publisher=de Volkskrant}}

The Libris History Prize is the (historical) non-fiction prize in the Netherlands, while the Libris Literature Award rewards works of fiction.{{Cite web |url=https://www.volkskrant.nl/cultuur-media/shortlist-libris-geschiedenis-prijs-bekend~bc52cdce/ |title=Shortlist Libris Geschiedenis Prijs bekend |date=2010-09-13 |access-date=2023-12-01 |publisher=de Volkskrant}}