Angela Merkel - Matthew Qvortrup

Angela Merkel, the woman who has held control of the
European Union and successfully negotiated with Russian
President Vladimir Putin, is one of the most crucial and formidable
fixtures in contemporary politics. Political commentator
and journalist Matthew Qvortrup weaves the personal
story of the German chancellor with the vivid history of post-
World War II in Angela Merkel, the riveting account of the
political titan's ascent from obscurity to become one of the
most influential leaders in the world, responsible for making
Germany more liberal and prosperous than it has ever been.
Updated from the hardcover, this definitive biography
follows Angela Merkel from her bleak childhood in East
Germany through her meteoric rise to power, and includes
up-to-date information on recent pressing concerns, such
as the current refugee crisis. Offering an unprecedented
look at how Merkel's inimitable personality and perspective
allowed her and her staff of mostly female advisors to
repeatedly outmaneuver a network of conservative male
politicians, Angela Merkel is essential reading for anyone
interested in politics and current affairs, or simply in the
story of a truly remarkable woman.