The Book Prize Index

The Right to Vote: The Contested History of Democracy in the United States

Alexander Keyssar

An esteemed historian offers a compelling re-thinking of the path America has taken toward its goal of universal suffrage.

HistoryAmerican History · medium confidenceAmerican History81 signalsLlm Classifier: American History -> American HistoryGoogle Books: Political Science -> ScienceGoogle Books: Political Science -> Politics & GovernmentDemocracy & ElectionsAmerican PoliticsConstitutional History

Award History

1 wins · 3 total

AwardYearResultCategory / Notes
American Historical Association Book Prizes: Beveridge Family Prize in American History2001WinnerOfficial source
Pulitzer Prize in HistoryMajor2001FinalistSecondary source
Los Angeles Times Book Prize for History2000FinalistSecondary source
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