Avi Shlaim

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Avi Shlaim stands as one of the most influential historians of the modern Middle East. His election as a Fellow of the British Academy recognizes his distinguished service in the humanities. His work has fundamentally altered how scholars understand the 1948 war and the origins of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Being shortlisted for the prestigious Samuel Johnson Prize and winning the James Rutherford Book Award underscores the impact of his research on both academic and public discourse.

AwardsShlaim has received numerous honours for his scholarly contributions, including election as a Fellow of the British Academy. His book The Iron Wall was shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize (now the Baillie Gifford Prize) and won the James Rutherford Book Award. He holds the title of Emeritus Professor at the University of Oxford and has received honorary degrees from various institutions for his impact on Middle Eastern studies.

Honours & Distinctions

Fellow of the British Academy

British Academy·1996

Elected for distinguished service in the humanities and social sciences.

Emeritus Professor

University of Oxford·2010

Granted upon retirement while retaining the title for continued contribution.