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Baron Max Aitken Beaverbrook
1879–1964
A self-made press baron and political insider, he helped shape British public life through newspapers, wartime service, and an instinct for power. Born in Canada and later made a British peer, he turned ambition and showmanship into a remarkable public career.
3 Audiobooks
Canada in Flanders, Volume II
by Baron Max Aitken Beaverbrook
Success (Second Edition)
by Baron Max Aitken Beaverbrook
Canada in Flanders, Volume I
by Baron Max Aitken Beaverbrook
About the author
Born William Maxwell Aitken in Ontario in 1879, he made his first fortune in Canada before moving to Britain, where he entered politics and was raised to the peerage as Lord Beaverbrook. He became one of the most influential figures in British public life, known for his energy, boldness, and talent for turning business success into political reach.
As owner of the Daily Express, he built one of the biggest newspaper empires of his era and used it to shape debate far beyond Fleet Street. He also served in government during both World Wars, including a prominent role as Minister of Aircraft Production in the early years of the Second World War.
He wrote books as well as headlines, including works on politicians and historical events, and remained a larger-than-life presence until his death in 1964. His career left a lasting mark on journalism, politics, and the relationship between media power and public life.