The Book Prize Index

Savings and Trust: The Rise and Betrayal of the Freedman’s Bank

Justene Hill Edwards

A leading historian exposes how the rise and tragic failure of the Freedman's Bank has shaped economic inequality in America.

HistoryAmerican History · medium confidenceAmerican History81 signalsLlm Classifier: American History -> American HistoryGoogle Books: Business & Economics -> Business & EconomicsKeyword Classifier: American History -> American HistoryClass, Poverty & InequalityMoney, Markets & Economic PolicyRegional & Local History

Award History

1 wins · 2 total

AwardYearResultCategory / Notes
Frederick Douglass Book Prize: Slavery, Resistance, and Abolition2025WinnerSecondary source
Mark Lynton History Prize2025FinalistSecondary source
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  4. 04 Reading orientation

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Confidence percentages are the model's own estimates. Profile confidence: 42%.