2026 Mark Lynton History Prize Entry Form (credit card payment)

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Mark Lynton History Prize

Materials for this award must be received by Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 11:59 pm Eastern time.

Guidelines: The Mark Lynton History Prize, in the amount of $10,000, is awarded to a book-length work of history on any topic that best combines intellectual distinction with felicity of expression.

How to Enter: Anyone, including the author, may submit a book.

  • Books must have been published in the United States between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025. 
  • Submissions must include a PDF copy of each book entered. 
  • A $75 entry fee is required for each book. At the end of this form, please select the payment option that corresponds to the number of books you are entering.
  • Entry fees are non-refundable.
  • If you are submitting multiple entries for this prize, you may list them below. This submission form allows for 10 books to be entered at a time. If you are entering more than 10 books you will need to submit this form again for the additional books. 

 If you have any questions about the entry process, please email cjsprizes@gmail.com.

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