Haldane: The Forgotten Statesman Who Shaped Modern Britain

Richard Burdon Haldane was a philosopher-statesman who laid the foundation stones of MI5,MI6,the RAF,the LSE,Imperial College,the 'redbrick universities, and the Medical Research Council. This book reveals his groundbreaking proposals on defense, education, and government structure, which were astonishingly ahead of his time. Despite being ejected from the Liberal government in 1915 and unjustly vilified as a German sympathizer, Haldane remains an outstanding example of true statesmanship and his relevance in our search for just societies today.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 616 pages
Publication date: 17 March 2022
Publisher: C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd

Richard Burdon Haldane, a philosopher-statesman, left an indelible mark on modern Britain with his visionary ideas on defense, education, and government structure. His profound insights were astonishingly ahead of his time, laying the foundation for many of the institutions that shape our society today. Haldane's extensive networks spanned from the literary world of Wilde to the scientific brilliance of Einstein, and from political leaders like Churchill to industrial giants like Carnegie. He championed cross-party and cross-sector cooperation, breaking down barriers and fostering unity. However, his political career took a tumultuous turn in 1915 when he was unjustly vilified as a German sympathizer. In his book, John Campbell delves into the ups and downs of Haldane's life, shedding light on his intensely personal side through previously unpublished private correspondence. Campbell reveals Haldane's unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and a just society, making him an outstanding example of true statesmanship in a time of political and national instability. This book has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Sunday Times Politics and Current Affairs Book of the Year, 2020, and the Telegraph Best Book of the Year, 2020. It is a testament to Haldane's enduring relevance and his place as a towering figure in British history.

Weight: 826g
Dimension: 143 x 217 x 46 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787387201