At a time when Anglo French understanding is probably at its lowest in some time - at least in the political sphere - University of Warwick history Professor Colin Jones has just been awarded Enid McLeod Literary Prize by the Franco-British Society for the book of 2004 which did most to enhance Franco-British understanding. The prize was awarded for his book, Paris, Biography of a City published by Penguin books ISBN 0 713 99321 9.

For further information please contact:

Professor Colin Jones
Department of History, University of Warwick
Tel. 02476-523315

Peter Dunn, Press and Media Relations Manager
University of Warwick mobile 07767 655860
02476 523708 p.j.dunn@warwick.ac.uk

PR45 PJD 16th June 2005