Explore the deliberate design of the post-war world in The Visionaries by Sunday Times bestselling author James Holland. This essential reading for those concerned with leadership and the future examines the critical decisions made during and immediately after World War II that shaped the modern Western order, offering vital lessons for today.

The book sweeps across history, from the world on the eve of war in 1914, through the Versailles Treaty and the Great Depression, focusing on the foresight required to build a lasting peace. Discover how, even before America's entry into WWII, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt was planning for peace, leading eventually to initiatives like the Marshall Plan—a combination of global philanthropy and self-interest that spurred unprecedented European growth.

• Examines the origins of the post-World War II order in the West.
• Details the planning for peace undertaken by US President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
• Analyzes the creation and impact of the Marshall Plan on European rebuilding and growth.
• Connects historical patterns of human behavior from 1914 through the post-war era to contemporary leadership challenges.

This hardcover edition is written in English and features the work of author James Holland.

• Author: James Holland
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Pages: 320 pages (print length)
• ISBN-10: 0857509713
• ISBN-13: 978-0857509710
• Dimensions: 16.3 x 3.1 x 24.3 cm
• Weight: 542 g
• Publication Date: May 7, 2026

The Visionaries serves as a timely reminder that while history does not repeat itself exactly, the patterns of human behavior underpinning global economic and political structures certainly do. Essential reading for understanding modern leadership and international relations.