author
Francis W. (Francis Wrigley) Hirst
1873–1953
A sharp-eyed British journalist and longtime editor of The Economist, he wrote about politics, trade, finance, and history with a strong commitment to classical liberal ideas. His books range from market topics to major political figures, reflecting a career spent explaining public life to general readers.
2 Audiobooks
The Paper Moneys of Europe: Their Moral and Economic Significance
by Francis W. (Francis Wrigley) Hirst
Adam Smith
by Francis W. (Francis Wrigley) Hirst
About the author
Francis Wrigley Hirst was born on June 10, 1873, and died on February 22, 1953. He was a British journalist, writer, and editor best known for leading The Economist in the early 20th century. He was closely associated with Liberal politics and with classical liberal beliefs, especially free trade and opposition to war.
Over a long career, he wrote on economics, public affairs, and biography. His work included books such as The Stock Exchange and Life and Letters of Thomas Jefferson, showing both his interest in finance and his talent for bringing historical figures to life for readers.
Hirst is remembered as a clear, energetic public writer who moved easily between journalism and serious nonfiction. For listeners exploring older works on economics, politics, or history, he offers the voice of an engaged commentator from a transformative period in British public life.