King of oil, deal-maker, art collector
Jonathan Conlin was born in New York and studied history at Oxford University, followed by graduate work at the Courtauld Institute and Cambridge. He has taught modern British history at the University of Southampton since 2006. His books include The Nation's Mantelpiece: a history of the National Gallery, Tales of Two Cities: Paris, London and the Making of the Modern City, and a biography of Adam Smith.
Compelling ... lovingly researched and crafted with skill... The
book pulls off a double success: academic researchers will enjoy
and be inspired by it, while general readers will appreciate its
clarity and concision. While there are other books written about
the extraordinary life of Calouste Gulbenkian, none come close to
matching this volume.
*BBC History*
Calouste Gulbenkian accumulated so many millions as to be an
international power of his own. Jonathan Conlin is an astute and
tenacious biographer of this Armenian Maecenas-Superman, and is
never duped by the subterfuges and skulduggery of the international
oil business.
*Richard Davenport-Hines*
magisterial
*the Times*
Conlin's thorough study of his subject is admirably detailed
*Herald*
Praise for The Nation's Mantelpiece: Wise, funny, and massively
informative
*Spectator*
Conlin's in-depth study will remain the authoritative account for
many years to come
*Daily Mail*
Praise for Adam Smith: As thorough as it is entertaining. ...
without oversimplifying, Conlin brings Smith's world to life.
*Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung*
Praise for Tales of Two Cities: Fascinating. Admirable skill and a
painter's eye ... The reader will never think of London or Paris in
the same way again
*Amanda Foreman*
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