The Battle of Bretton Woods: John Maynard Keynes, Harry Dexter White, and the Making of a New World Order

The Battle of Bretton Woods is a gripping historical tale that reveals the intricate and contentious process behind the creation of the post-war economic order.

Written by renowned economist Benn Steil, this book offers a fresh perspective on the geopolitical agenda that drove the negotiations at Bretton Woods, upending the conventional wisdom that it was an amiable Anglo-American collaboration.

Through vivid storytelling and new archival evidence, Steil brings to life the complex and controversial figure of Harry Dexter White, the architect of the dollar's privileged place in the Bretton Woods monetary system, who also admired Soviet economic planning and engaged in clandestine communications with Soviet intelligence officials over many years.

This masterful work of history is destined to become a classic, offering readers a deeper understanding of how the blueprint for the post-war economic order was actually drawn.

Don't miss out on this captivating read that will change your perspective on the events that shaped our world today.