About this book
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.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half-title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Merkelmania The Chancellor’s New Power
- Another World A Sheltered Life in the GDR
- In Search of New Frontiers Breaking into Politics
- Questions of Belief What Makes Merkel Tick?
- Necessary Evils The Chancellor and Her Coalitions
- Pacific Dreams Yearning for the USA
- On the Defensive Angela Merkel and War
- The Light of Zion The Fascination of Israel
- Russia and Putin: Parallel Lives A Much Loved Country, a Difficult President
- Business or Conviction A Conflict of Systems with China
- The Great Crisis Angela Merkel’s Battle for Europe
- The British Problem Keep Them in
- The Prospects for Merkel? The Post-Political Chancellor
