Angela Merkel: Europe's Most Influential Leader - Couverture souple

Qvortrup, Matthew

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 146831503X ISBN 13 : 9781468315035

Editeur : Harry N Abrams Inc, 2017

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

'Reads like an Icelandic saga... a complex life, full of little and greater mysteries' The Times

The illuminating and in-depth biography of Angela Merkel, using exclusive new sources and research to tell how the daughter of a clergyman from East Germany rose to become arguably the most powerful politician in Europe. Born a pastor's daughter, she earned a doctorate in Quantum Chemistry and, despite having no political experience, became the first female German Chancellor. She has transformed German and European politics; her achievements at home and abroad have seen her top the Forbes Most Powerful Women list ten times. Her trajectory is fascinating and impressive, but how has she done it? What drives her? Understanding Merkel is essential for anyone with an eye on current affairs, especially with the consequences Brexit on the horizon. This is the life story of a truly remarkable personality, based on more than a decade's worth of study and original archival research. It explores the cultural, historical and political influences that shaped Merkel's character, and combines the narrative of her life with a lively account of the history of Germany.

Revue de presse

'Qvortrup's useful biography reads sometimes like an Icelandic saga... a complex life, full of little and greater mysteries' --Times

'This eye-opening biography, drawing from rich behind-the-scenes knowledge, is necessary reading' --Kirkus, starred review

'Sympathetic, engaging, and informative... Qvortrup's highly readable prose leads one on a dramatic, whirlwind tour of a history that is still unfolding before us' Aviel Roshwald, Professor of History, Georgetown University

'Entertaining, informative, and brilliantly-written' --Dionne Rosser-Mims, Associate Professor of Adult Education and Associate Dean in the College of Education at Troy University International Leadership association

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Harry N Abrams Inc
• Date d'édition: 2017
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 146831503X
• ISBN 13: 9781468315035
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 377
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible