World Literary Awards

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Edition 1 (1994)

Political fiction (books)Political writing (non-fiction books)Political journalismInvestigative reporting (Exposing Britain's Social Evils)Reporting HomelessnessYouth (Orwell Youth Prize)Blogging (historical, 2009–2012)

Winners

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Anatol Lieven Winner

A political-history nonfiction work that traces how the Baltic states won independence from Soviet rule through both historical analysis and on-the-ground reporting. It follows national movements, state-building, and relations with Russia in a layered way.

A book that rereads the post-Cold War Baltic world through the memory of independence and the realities of politics.

504 pages
Baltic statesindependence movementpost-Cold Warstate-building

An award-winning selection of political and historical journalism. Its explanatory articles, grounded in international affairs and historical context, added depth to public debate.

Its value lies in a long-form reporting style that connects politics and history.

political journalisminternational affairshistorical commentary