Description
| Product ID: | 9781846883187 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Angela Merkel |
| Subtitle: | The Chancellor and Her World |
| Authors: | Author: Stefan Kornelius, Anthea Bell |
| Page Count: | 300 |
| Subjects: | Biography: historical, political and military, Biography: historical, political & military, European history, History, Political leaders and leadership, European history, 21st century history: from c 2000 -, Political leaders & leadership, Germany, 21st century |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating This authorized biography sheds light on the person behind the politician. As well as explaining how Angela Merkel's world view was shaped and influenced by her background and ideology, Stefan Kornelius's lively account discusses her personal relations with David Cameron, Barack Obama or Vladimir Putin. With the Eurozone engulfed in an unprecedented crisis, one political figure looms largest of all, Angela Merkel, the leader of its most powerful economy. While foreign affairs have become the central issues of her chancellorship in this crucial election year, the entire world is anxiously looking to Germany to play its part in Europe’s rescue.This authorized biography sheds light on the person behind the politician – from her youthful days of hitchhiking in Tbilisi to being the guest of honour at a White House state dinner – and examines how a girl from East Germany rose to the highest echelons of European power. As well as explaining how Angela Merkel’s world view was shaped and influenced by her background and ideology, Stefan Kornelius’s lively account discusses her personal relations with international counterparts such as David Cameron, Barack Obama or Vladimir Putin, as well as her attitude towards the countries and cultures over which they rule. |
| Imprint Name: | Alma Books Ltd |
| Publisher Name: | Alma Books Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2014-06-15 |