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Yesterday evening, the Society was delighted to announce the winners of its 2026 First Book and Early Career prizes: bit.ly/44HbAH2 Many congratulations to the winners of the 2026 RHS First Book Prize: Dr Kiran Mehta and Dr John Latham-Sprinkle 1/4 #Skystorians

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Royal Historical Society

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2 July

Kiran Mehta's book, 'To Detain or To Punish: Magistrates and the Making of the London Prison System, 1750-1840' bit.ly/4xRg23k is described by the judges as 'a highly original monograph that addresses a notable gap in studies of early modern crime and punishment' 2/4 @kiranmehta.bsky.social

Royal Historical Society

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2 July

John Latham-Sprinkle's book, 'The North Caucasian Kingdom of Alania, 850-1240' is described by the judges as 'a masterly study which shows how historical analysis can be brought to bear even when source material is largely absent or fragmentary.' 3/4

Royal Historical Society

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2 July

Kiran and John were presented with their prizes by the Society's President, Lucy Noakes, as part of the RHS Prothero Lecture and Summer Party on the evening of Wednesday 1 July. Our congratulations to Kiran and John, and all those shortlisted for the 2026 First Book Prize bit.ly/4at61PV 4/4

Martin O'Donoghue

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2 July

Many congratulations @kiranmehta.bsky.social !!

Kiran Mehta

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2 July

Thanks @martinodonoghue.bsky.social !