Martin A. Klein Prize in African History

The Martin A. Klein Prize in African History recognizes the most distinguished work of scholarship on African history published in English during the previous calendar year. The books must focus primarily on continental Africa (including those islands usually treated as countries of Africa). Eligibility is defined broadly to include books on any period of African history and from any disciplinary field that incorporates an historical perspective. In making its selection, the prize committee pays particular attention to methodological innovation, conceptual originality and literary excellence. Works that reinterpret old themes or develop new theoretical perspectives are welcome. The prize is named for Martin A. Klein, professor emeritus of history at the University of Toronto. Funding for the prize was completed thanks to a substantial donation from the late Dr. Mougo Nyaggah of California State University, Fullerton, and his wife Dr. Lynette Nyaggah.