Angela Merkel

Europe's Most Influential Leader

Angela Merkel
Matthew Qvortrup
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Paperback
h198 x 129mm - 400pg
21 Oct 2021 UK
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9780715654378
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' An excellent book. ' - Simon Kuper, Financial Times ' A biography that reads like an Icelandic saga. ' - The Times The definitive UPDATED biography of perhaps the most respected political figure in the world fully updated to within a month of publication. Matthew Qvortrup' s definitive and insightful biography of Angela Merkel is essential reading for anyone interested in current affairs, the fate of Europe, or simply the story of a truly remarkable woman. Based on over 14 years of in-depth research, Angela Merkel tells the story of the political titan' s astonishing rise from obscurity to become the most influential leader in Europe today. It follows the German Chancellor' s journey to prominence and power from a bleak childhood in East Germany, and offers an unprecedented understanding of her inimitable personality and perspective, explaining how her unique qualities have made Merkel perhaps the most respected political figure on the world stage today. AUTHOR: Matthew Qvortrup is currently professor of political science at Coventry University' s Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations. He was educated at the University of Oxford and the London College of Law and has written for Bloomberg Businessweek, The Guardian and The Times. He also appears as a regular commentator for the BBC, on both radio and television. 14 colour photographs
' An excellent book. . . from leader of Germany to leader of Europe, to leader of the west, a clear picture of Merkel emerges. ' - SIMON KUPER, FINANCIAL TIMES ' Qvortrup' s biography reads like an Icelandic saga. . . a complex life, full of little and greater mysteries. ' - THE TIMES ' A well-written and informative tribute to an extraordinary leader. ' - BOOKLIST ' An absorbing, wide-ranging and detailed account of European power struggles over the last 50 years' - MARXIST REVIEW ' Qvortrup' s portrait is affectionate and detailed. ' - HERALD SCOTLAND ' Necessary reading for anyone who wants to broaden his or her perspective on the world today. ' - KIRKUS ' A sympathetic, engaging and informative political biography of one of Europe' s foremost contemporary leaders. ' - AVIEL ROSHWALD, Professor, Department of History, Georgetown University ' Written in a lively and engaging style, Angela Merkel is a joy to read. It is an extraordinary and incisive book. ' - AREND LIJPHART, Research Professor, Emeritus of Political Science, University of California, San Diego ' Qvortrup masterfully weaves together the key episodes of this turbulent life and most unlikely political career. ' - LUDGER HELMS, Professor, University of Innsbruck and author of Presidents, Prime Ministers and Chancellors ' In a world full of disappointing national leaders, Matt Qvortrup provides us with an insightful, revealing, vivid reading of a leading woman who tops them all. ' - AMITAI ETZIONI, author of The Active Society
Matthew Qvortrup is currently professor of political science at Coventry University' s Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations. He was educated at the University of Oxford and the London College of Law and has written for Bloomberg Businessweek, The Guardian and The Times. He also appears as a regular commentator for the BBC, on both radio and television.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780715654378
Published: 21 Oct 2021
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Duckworth
Publisher: Prelude
Format: Paperback
Height: 198mm
Width: 129mm
Pages: 400

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