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Book Synopsis: THE DEFINITIVE SINGLE-VOLUME BIOGRAPHY Robert Skidelsky's three-volume biography of John Maynard Keynes has been acclaimed as the authoritative account of the great economist-statesman's life. Here, Skidelsky has revised and abridged his magnum opus into one definitive book, which examines in its entirety the intellectual and ideological journey that led an extraordinarily gifted young man to concern himself with the practical problems of an age overshadowed by war. John Maynard Keynes offers a sympathetic account of the life of a passionate visionary and an invaluable insight into the economic philosophy that still remains at the centre of political and economic thought.
ROBERT SKIDELSKY is Emeritus Professor of Political Economy at the University of Warwick. His three-volume biography of John Maynard Keynes (1983, 1992, 2000) received numerous prizes, including the Lionel Gelber Prize for International Relations and the Council on Foreign Relations Prize for International Relations. ('This three-volume life of the British economist should be given a Nobel Prize for History if there was such a thing' - Norman Stone.) He was made a life peer in 1991, and a Fellow of the British Academy in 1994.
'A masterpiece of biographical and historical analysis' - New York Times
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If you're looking for a gripping biography that delves deep into the life of one of the most influential figures in economic history, then look no further than "John Maynard Keynes: 1883-1946: Economist, Philosopher, Statesman." This definitive single-volume biography by Robert Skidelsky has been hailed as the authoritative account of Keynes' remarkable life. With his meticulous research and insightful analysis, Skidelsky offers a captivating glimpse into the intellectual and ideological journey that shaped Keynes' economic philosophy.
In this revised and abridged edition, Skidelsky presents the complete story of a man who was not only a brilliant economist, but also a passionate visionary. Highlighting the practical problems of an era marked by war, Keynes emerged as a luminary figure with innovative ideas that continue to shape political and economic thought to this day.
Robert Skidelsky, a renowned professor of Political Economy at the University of Warwick, has been widely acclaimed for his monumental biographical work on Keynes. His previous three-volume biography received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Lionel Gelber Prize for International Relations and the Council on Foreign Relations Prize for International Relations. Norman Stone, a respected historian, lauded Skidelsky's work stating, "This three-volume life of the British economist should be given a Nobel Prize for History if there was such a thing."
No economic library is complete without this masterpiece of biographical and historical analysis. Immerse yourself in the world of John Maynard Keynes, a man whose ideas continue to shape our understanding of economics. Experience the journey of a visionary economist-statesman and gain invaluable insights into his economic philosophy. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this captivating biography that offers a fresh perspective on one of history's most influential figures.
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