Marsh Biography Award2011

Given by Marsh Christian Trust

6 Works 3,173 Books 121 Reviews 4.1
This Award is presented to the author of the best biography written in the previous two years by a British author.

The judges look for a work that is histrorically important, records singificant show more human achievement and is representative of the highest standards or writing and research.

The Award has been running since 1987 and is presented biennially.

The official website is here and the LibraryThing Awards page for the shortlisted books can be found here. show less
Stages:
All, Winner (13), Shortlist (15)
Years:
All, 2011 (6), 2009 (2), 2007 (3), 2005 (3), 2003 (2), 2001 (2), 1999 (2), 1997 (2), 1995 (1), 1993 (1), 1991 (1), 1989 (1), 1987 (1)

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