Sir James Goldsmith was one of the most intriguing figures of the twentieth century but as a billionaire with a taste for litigation he successfully ensured that, for much of his life, his background, methods and ambitions escaped far-reaching investigation.
This is a book for anyone interested in how great fortunes are built, the future of Europe, the ongoing controversy over environment.
This is the first unauthorised biography of Goldsmith and it deals with every aspect of his complex life.
Sir James Goldsmith was one of the most intriguing figures of the twentieth century but as a billionaire with a taste for litigation he successfully ensured that, for much of his life, his background, methods and ambitions escaped far-reaching investigation