Author: Kingsley Martin
Binding: Hardback
Published: Readers Union; Phoenix House, 1958

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner

This collection, New Statesman Profiles, assembles a compelling array of incisive portraits of influential figures from the mid-20th century political and cultural landscape. Kingsley Martin, a renowned editor, masterfully uncovers the complexities and contradictions inherent in these public personalities. The volume chronicles the intellectual and social currents that shaped an era, offering readers a unique vantage point into historical events through the lens of its key players. It presents a sharp, often witty, analysis of power, ideology, and human nature, making it an essential read for understanding the period. This compilation illustrates the enduring relevance of astute political commentary and biographical insight.