Michael Livingston and Honor Cargill-Martin longlisted for the Historia Magazine 2024 HWA Non-fiction Crown Awards

We are pleased to announce that Michael Livingston's Agincourt and Honor Cargill-Martin's Messalina have been longlisted for the Historia Magazine 2024 HWA Non-fiction Crown Awards!

Michael Livingston's Agincourt was published by Osprey on 12th October 2023 and Honor Cargill-Martin's Messalina was published by Head of Zeus on 11th May 2023.

The judges include: Louise Hare (chair), Amy McElroy, Clare McHugh, Matthew Plampin, Alison Joseph, Tom Mogford, Emma Corfield Walters and Liz Vater.

Of Agincourt, the judges said: 'This compelling, at times provocative study has redrawn the map concerning medieval England's greatest triumph. Complex history effortlessly conveyed in a conversational yet authoritative manner. A masterful work that thrills throughout'

Of Messalina, the judges said: 'An engaging and completely successful attempt to restore the reputation of the empress. The author reevaluates primary sources to produce a thoroughly readable and thought-provoking book'

The longlist was announced on 18 September 2024.