The Economic Consequences of the Peace (Archive Episode)

This BBC podcast episode of "In Our Time" features Melvyn Bragg leading a discussion with Margaret MacMillan, Michael Cox, and Patricia Clavin about John Maynard Keynes' "The Economic Consequences of the Peace." The discussion explores the conditions in Europe after World War I, Keynes' role at the Paris Peace Conference, and the impact of his book on perceptions of the Treaty of Versailles. The panel discusses the economic and political factors influencing the treaty, the perspectives of key figures like Woodrow Wilson and Clemenceau, and the long-term consequences of the peace settlement, including its role in shaping international relations and the lead up to World War II. They also discuss the League of Nations and the lessons learned that influenced the post-World War II economic order.