AHA Prize in European International History

The American Historical Association offers the AHA Prize in European International History in recognition of outstanding historical writing in European international history since 1895. This prize was established in accordance with the terms of a bequest by George Louis Beer (1872–1920), historian of the British colonial system before 1765, to be awarded annually for the best work on any phase of European international history since the year 1895 that is submitted by a scholar who is a United States citizen or permanent resident. The phrase 'European international history since the year 1895' may be understood to mean any study of international history since the year 1895 with a significant European dimension. The prize recognizes books of high scholarly historical nature where research accuracy, originality, and literary merit are important factors. Only books bearing a copyright of 2025 are eligible for the 2026 prize. The author must be a United States citizen or permanent resident. Nomination submissions may be made by an author or by a publisher, and the same book may be submitted for multiple AHA prizes. Recipients are announced on the AHA website in October and recognized during a ceremony at the AHA annual meeting in January. The prize has been awarded annually since 1923, recognizing exceptional scholarship in European international history and related fields including diplomatic history, colonial history, and international relations.