[1] Established in 2007, it is awarded annually since 2009 by Libris, an association of independent Dutch booksellers, and amounts to €20,000 for the winner.
[4] Subsequently, another selection round takes place which nominates a shortlist of the five best books.
[6] Typically, the (independent) jury's selection is discussed and criticized in the Dutch press.
[7] The prize is an initiative of Historisch Nieuwsblad, Libris, the Netherlands Open Air Museum, the Rijksmuseum, the NPS/VPRO and de Volkskrant.
[9] The Libris History Prize jury consist of a range of regular members.