The latest biography of Angela Merkel, revised and expanded
Matthew Qvortrup is Professor of Political Science at Coventry University. Described by the BBC as 'the world's leading authority on referendums', Qvortrup has published extensively on European politics and history. He has appeared as an expert for BBC, and worked as a consultant for the US State Department. He lives in London.
'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 Lijhart,
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
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