One of the world’s foremost scholars of 19th-century military history and World War One, Professor Strachan will formally accept the award on 5 November at the Museum & Library's 2016 Liberty Gala, where he will be honoured for an impressive body of work dedicated to enriching the understanding of military history.  

Sponsored by the Tawani Foundation, the Pritzker Literature Award includes a citation, medallion, and $100,000 honorarium.  For further information and to watch the video click here.