James A. Rawley Prize in Atlantic History

The James A. Rawley Prize in Atlantic History is offered annually by the American Historical Association to recognize outstanding historical writing that explores aspects of integration of Atlantic worlds before the 20th century. The prize was created in 1998 in accordance with the terms of a gift from James A. Rawley, Carl Adolph Happold Professor of History Emeritus at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Only books of high scholarly and literary merit are considered, with research accuracy and originality being important factors in evaluation. The prize recognizes exceptional scholarship in Atlantic history, covering topics such as the transatlantic slave trade, colonial interactions, maritime history, and cultural exchanges in the Atlantic world prior to the 20th century. Winners are announced in October and recognized at a ceremony during the AHA annual meeting in January.