In Universal Man, noted biographer and historian Richard Davenport-Hines revives our understanding of John Maynard Keynes (1883-1946), the twentieth century's most charismatic and revolutionary economist. Keynes helped FDR launch the New Deal, saved Britain from financial crisis twice over the course of two World Wars, and instructed Western nations on how to protect themselves from revolutionary unrest, economic instability, high unemployment, and social dissolution. Isaiah Berlin called Keynes "the cleverest man I ever knew"-both "superior and intellectually awe-inspiring."

"First published in Great Britain by William Collins in 2015"--Title page verso. Subtitle on original UK edition: The seven lives of John Maynard Keynes.

Altruist -- Boy prodigy -- Official -- Public man -- Lover -- Connoisseur -- Envoy.