This book investigates the evolution of John Maynard Keynes' thought regarding international relations and its inextricable link to his shifting economic theories. Donald John Markwell, a scholar of international relations and political economy, utilizes Keynes' extensive writings and correspondence to argue that international stability was a primary driver of his economic prescriptions. The text provides a framework for understanding how Keynes viewed the intersection of global trade, peace, and financial policy throughout his career.

Experts highlight this work as a foundational text for understanding the geopolitical dimensions of Keynesian thought. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which provides a rigorous examination of historical economic policy.