The Summit by Ed Conway
A brilliant narrative history of the most colorful and important economic summit in historyheld during the height of World War II.
“A gripping story for both general readers and scholars interested in World War II, the Cold War, and domestic and international political economyThe author knows how to write for those who are less informed about economics while telling the history of the turbulent conference through its leading characters and updating its legacy today. An essential purchase on this topic.” -- Library Journal (starred review)
“An entertaining and insightful history. Readers will love how Conway skillfully brings to life the goings-on in what the British snobbily called ‘the monstrous monkey house’ of Bretton Woods.” -- New York Times Book Review
“Brimming with the sort of vivid details that make the past come alive, The Summit is both an impressive work of scholarship and an absolute delight to read.” -- Liaquat Ahamed, author of 'Lords of Finance'
“Excellent. Conway superbly describes the political rivalries. Entertaining and informative, Conway’s book mixes high partying with big thinking about serious matters.” -- BBC History Magazine
“Gripping. Conway tells how the participants set out to rid the global economy of the types of dangerous imbalances that lie at the root of the eurozone’s current predicament.” -- Financial Times
“Compelling. The scope of the subject matter is impressive, and the execution is outstanding.” -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Brilliantly researched, and hugely entertaining, this is an essential book about one of the most important economic events of the twentieth century.” -- Keith Lowe, author of 'Savage Continent'
“An entertaining and insightful history. Readers will love how Conway skillfully brings to life the goings-on in what the British snobbily called ‘the monstrous monkey house’ of Bretton Woods.” -- New York Times Book Review
“Brimming with the sort of vivid details that make the past come alive, The Summit is both an impressive work of scholarship and an absolute delight to read.” -- Liaquat Ahamed, author of 'Lords of Finance'
“Excellent. Conway superbly describes the political rivalries. Entertaining and informative, Conway’s book mixes high partying with big thinking about serious matters.” -- BBC History Magazine
“Gripping. Conway tells how the participants set out to rid the global economy of the types of dangerous imbalances that lie at the root of the eurozone’s current predicament.” -- Financial Times
“Compelling. The scope of the subject matter is impressive, and the execution is outstanding.” -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Brilliantly researched, and hugely entertaining, this is an essential book about one of the most important economic events of the twentieth century.” -- Keith Lowe, author of 'Savage Continent'
Ed Conway is the economics editor of Sky News. Previously he was the economics editor of the Daily Telegraph and the Sunday Telegraph. His appointment to this role, when only twenty-five, made him the youngest ever economics editor of a British national newspaper. He lives in London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781605989655 |
| ISBN 10 | 1605989657 |
| Title | The Summit |
| Author | Ed Conway |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pegasus Books |
| Year published | 2016-04-12 |
| Number of pages | 480 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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