Abraham Flexner and the Institute for Advanced Study

In 1943, the book “Makers of Modern Strategy” was released and was an immediate success. The editor, Edward Mead Earle, had hoped to offer the public a historical lens through which to understand a world in the midst of a global war. Joining us to talk about the book, its intellectual history, and legacy is Michael Finch. Finch is the author of “Making Makers: The Past, The Present, and the Study of War.”