At the University of London Press, we take great pride in publishing academic works that contribute significantly to their respective fields. It’s always a joy to see our authors’ hard work and dedication being recognised and celebrated within the scholarly and literary communities. In this post we share some titles which have been recognised by a variety of awarding bodies.
Freedom Seekers by Simon P. Newman – 2023 Frederick Douglass Book Prize Winner and 2024 ACLS Open Access Book Prize and Arcadia Open Access Publishing AwardWinner
Freedom Seekers by Simon P. Newman is a recent addition to our collection and a remarkable contribution to the understanding of slavery, escape, and resistance. We’re thrilled that this book was selected as the joint winner of the 2023 Frederick Douglass Book Prize, a highly esteemed award that recognises outstanding contributions to the study of slavery, resistance, and abolition, awarded by Yale University’s Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study of Slavery, Resistance, and Abolition. The award, and the $25,000 prize, is shared with Happy Dreams of Liberty by R. Isabela Morales, published by Oxford University Press.
The Frederick Douglass judges wrote:
‘In Freedom Seekers, Simon Newman turns our preconceptions of racial slavery as being a product of colonialism by showing us how embedded it was in Restoration London. He takes us on a vivid a tour of the neighbourhoods and docksides of the city, introducing readers to the large and diverse communities of Black Londoners. Through press reports and contemporary illustrations, we can imagine the escape routes of enslaved Africans and South Asians who sought their freedom by melding into the metropolis. Newman also shows us the world of enslavers who used London’s first established newspaper for runaway advertisements to secure their return. Freedom Seekers is a powerful testimony to people’s desire for liberty and control over their lives.‘
‘A deeply researched, well argued, and effectively presented look into a hidden world within seventeenth-century, that of slaves in the imperial capital. Freedom Seekers offers a new view into slavery’s deeply embedded history in Britain and the Atlantic world, and challenges the field to tackle important and challenging topics that still resonate in the modern world.’
Coal Country by Ewan Gibbs – Scotland’s National Book Awards Shortlist (2021)
Ewan Gibbs’ Coal Country is an engaging exploration of the social and economic impact of coal mining in Scotland during the 20th century. The book offers an in-depth perspective on the communities, struggles, and resilience of the miners and their families. We were thrilled to see Coal Country shortlisted for Scotland’s National Book Awards in 2021, which is a testament to the quality and significance of this work.
This NHP title by Sarah Fox sheds light on the intricacies of childbirth during the 18th century, offering a captivating glimpse into the experiences of women and the evolution of medical practices of the time. Its inclusion on the Whitfield Prize shortlist in 2023 was a well-deserved recognition of the book’s scholarly excellence and its contribution to our understanding of historical medical practices and the experiences of women in this era.
Another New Historical Perspectives title, Christopher Phillips’ Civilian Specialists at War is a meticulously researched examination of the role of civilians in military operations during the 20th century. We were delighted to see this outstanding work as a runner-up for the Templar Medal Book Prize.
These awards and nominations are a testament to the dedication of our authors and the rigorous academic standards we uphold at the Press. We invite you to explore these award-winning titles, all of which are Open Access, and discover the quality of scholarship that they offer. We hope you find these books as enlightening and inspiring as we do, and we look forward to sharing more exceptional books in the future!
The University of London Press is supported by the School of Advanced Study, University of London.
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