Beschreibung
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. This book is the story of a truly remarkable personality, it explores the cultural, historical and political influences that shaped Merkel's life and character, and combines the narrative of her life with a lively account of the history of Germany from 1945 onwards. Europe's most influential leader.