The Economic Consequences of the Peace

In The Economic Consequences of the Peace, Keynes argues that the Treaty of Versailles was misguided and would economically damage all of Europe. Was his forecast accurate? What evidence proves or disproves his argument?

Keynes resigned his position as a representative of the British Treasury and an advisor to Lloyd George during the Paris Peace Conference. Could he have influenced the outcome of the conference if he had stayed? Why or why not? Cite evidence from the text and secondary sources to support your response.

The author details his first-hand experience of witnessing the leaders of the Big Four (Britain, France, the US, and Italy) at the Paris Peace Conference. What role do their personalities and relationships play in setting the terms of the Treaty of Versailles?