by Mises
[Title Page and Publication Details]: Title page, copyright information, and Library of Congress cataloging data for the biography of Ludwig von Mises by his wife, Margit. [Table of Contents]: A sequential list of the book's chapters and appendices, covering the timeline from Margit's youth to Mises' death and subsequent tributes. [Preface]: Margit von Mises explains her motivation for writing the book: to reveal the personal, human side of her husband, whom she describes as a reserved genius with a great need for affection. [Acknowledgments]: The author thanks various friends, family members, and editors who assisted in the research and production of the book, specifically mentioning Hayek, the Fertigs, and George Koether. [Chapter I: My Youth]: Margit describes her upbringing in Hamburg, her rebellion against her family to pursue an acting career, her early success on the German and Austrian stage, and her first marriage to Ferdinand Serény. She recounts the birth of her children and the difficulties of the post-WWI era, ending with her first husband's death and the onset of hyperinflation. [Chapter II: How We Met]: Margit details her first meeting with Ludwig von Mises in 1925 and their subsequent long, often difficult courtship in Vienna. She discusses Mises' family background, his professional life at the Chamber of Commerce, her own work as a translator in London, and the political instability in Austria leading up to the Nazi Anschluss. [Chapter III: Life in Geneva]: The couple reunites in Geneva where they finally marry in 1938. Margit describes their social circle of exiled scholars, Mises' work at the Graduate Institute, and the darkening political situation in Europe as WWII begins, eventually leading to their decision to flee to America. [Chapter IV: Escape from Europe]: A harrowing account of the Mises' journey from Switzerland through war-torn France to Spain and Portugal. It details the logistical hurdles of obtaining visas and their eventual departure from Lisbon for New York on the Exochorda. [Chapter V: Our New Country]: Margit describes their early years in New York, Mises' struggle to find a permanent academic position, and the support provided by friends like Henry Hazlitt. The section covers Mises' work with the NAM, his appointment at NYU, and their personal adaptation to American life, including their summer trips to the White Mountains. [Chapter VI: Two Months in Mexico]: Details a 1942 lecture tour in Mexico sponsored by Montes de Oca. Margit reflects on the high intellectual caliber of the Mexican elite, the poverty of the Indian population, and the various cultural excursions they took during their stay. [Chapter VII: Life in New York (Continued)]: Focuses on the Mises' social and professional life in New York during and after the war. It highlights the deep friendships with Lawrence Fertig and Philip Cortney, the founding of FEE by Leonard Read, and Mises' continued influence through his writing and teaching at NYU. [Chapter VIII: The Story of Human Action]: Margit provides a detailed history of the publication of Mises' magnum opus, 'Human Action'. She discusses the initial success with Yale University Press under Eugene Davidson and the subsequent 'typographical disgrace' of the second edition, which caused Mises significant distress and led to a legal dispute with the publisher. [Illustrations]: A placeholder for the photographic section of the book, containing captions and descriptions of the images included in the original text. [Chapter IX: Lu's Famous Seminar]: An account of Mises' long-running seminar at New York University. Margit describes his teaching style, his interactions with students, and the diverse group of individuals—including future prominent economists like Rothbard and Kirzner—who attended the weekly sessions. [Chapter X: His Work and Influence]: Margit reviews Mises' broader influence through the Mont Pelerin Society, his lecture tours in South America, and the various academic honors he received late in life. She discusses his unwavering character and the growing recognition of his work by the American Economic Association and other institutions. [Chapter XI: Our Last Years Together]: The final chapter covers Mises' last years, his 90th birthday celebrations, his final lectures, and his declining health. Margit describes his final days in the hospital and reflects on his enduring legacy and the continued spread of his ideas after his death in 1973. [Appendix One: Tribute to Hayek by Mises]: A written tribute by Ludwig von Mises to F.A. Hayek on the occasion of Hayek's departure from Chicago in 1962, praising his intellectual courage and his contributions to the philosophy of liberty. [Appendix Two: Tribute to Mises by Hayek]: The text of a speech given by F.A. Hayek in 1956 honoring Mises on the 50th anniversary of his doctorate, highlighting Mises' role as a radical defender of freedom and his profound influence on a generation of economists.
Title page, copyright information, and Library of Congress cataloging data for the biography of Ludwig von Mises by his wife, Margit.
Read full textA sequential list of the book's chapters and appendices, covering the timeline from Margit's youth to Mises' death and subsequent tributes.
Read full textMargit von Mises explains her motivation for writing the book: to reveal the personal, human side of her husband, whom she describes as a reserved genius with a great need for affection.
Read full textThe author thanks various friends, family members, and editors who assisted in the research and production of the book, specifically mentioning Hayek, the Fertigs, and George Koether.
Read full textMargit describes her upbringing in Hamburg, her rebellion against her family to pursue an acting career, her early success on the German and Austrian stage, and her first marriage to Ferdinand Serény. She recounts the birth of her children and the difficulties of the post-WWI era, ending with her first husband's death and the onset of hyperinflation.
Read full textMargit details her first meeting with Ludwig von Mises in 1925 and their subsequent long, often difficult courtship in Vienna. She discusses Mises' family background, his professional life at the Chamber of Commerce, her own work as a translator in London, and the political instability in Austria leading up to the Nazi Anschluss.
Read full textThe couple reunites in Geneva where they finally marry in 1938. Margit describes their social circle of exiled scholars, Mises' work at the Graduate Institute, and the darkening political situation in Europe as WWII begins, eventually leading to their decision to flee to America.
Read full textA harrowing account of the Mises' journey from Switzerland through war-torn France to Spain and Portugal. It details the logistical hurdles of obtaining visas and their eventual departure from Lisbon for New York on the Exochorda.
Read full textMargit describes their early years in New York, Mises' struggle to find a permanent academic position, and the support provided by friends like Henry Hazlitt. The section covers Mises' work with the NAM, his appointment at NYU, and their personal adaptation to American life, including their summer trips to the White Mountains.
Read full textDetails a 1942 lecture tour in Mexico sponsored by Montes de Oca. Margit reflects on the high intellectual caliber of the Mexican elite, the poverty of the Indian population, and the various cultural excursions they took during their stay.
Read full textFocuses on the Mises' social and professional life in New York during and after the war. It highlights the deep friendships with Lawrence Fertig and Philip Cortney, the founding of FEE by Leonard Read, and Mises' continued influence through his writing and teaching at NYU.
Read full textMargit provides a detailed history of the publication of Mises' magnum opus, 'Human Action'. She discusses the initial success with Yale University Press under Eugene Davidson and the subsequent 'typographical disgrace' of the second edition, which caused Mises significant distress and led to a legal dispute with the publisher.
Read full textA placeholder for the photographic section of the book, containing captions and descriptions of the images included in the original text.
Read full textAn account of Mises' long-running seminar at New York University. Margit describes his teaching style, his interactions with students, and the diverse group of individuals—including future prominent economists like Rothbard and Kirzner—who attended the weekly sessions.
Read full textMargit reviews Mises' broader influence through the Mont Pelerin Society, his lecture tours in South America, and the various academic honors he received late in life. She discusses his unwavering character and the growing recognition of his work by the American Economic Association and other institutions.
Read full textThe final chapter covers Mises' last years, his 90th birthday celebrations, his final lectures, and his declining health. Margit describes his final days in the hospital and reflects on his enduring legacy and the continued spread of his ideas after his death in 1973.
Read full textA written tribute by Ludwig von Mises to F.A. Hayek on the occasion of Hayek's departure from Chicago in 1962, praising his intellectual courage and his contributions to the philosophy of liberty.
Read full textThe text of a speech given by F.A. Hayek in 1956 honoring Mises on the 50th anniversary of his doctorate, highlighting Mises' role as a radical defender of freedom and his profound influence on a generation of economists.
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