Crawford, Alan Pell, 1953-

Angela Merkel : a chancellorship forged in crisis / Alan Crawford and Tony Czuczka. - Chichester, West Sussex : John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2013. - viii, 205 pages : illustrations some color ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 195198) index.

Exodus (Merkel's journey) -- Revelation (five minutes to midnight) -- Genesis (eastern roots) -- Numbers (Germany's subprime scandal).

This biography explains the motives behind Merkel's drive to remake Europe for the age of globalization, her economic role models and the experiences under communism that color her decisions. Through interviews with policy makers and Merkel confidants, the book reveals the behind-the-scenes drama of the economic crisis that came to dominate her chancellorship and her prickly relationship with the U.S

9781118641101 (cloth) 1118641108


Merkel, Angela 1954-


Financial crises--History--Germany--21st century.
Heads of state--Germany.
Primeros ministros--Alemania


Germany--Economic policy--1990-
Alemania--Política económica--1990-
Alemania--Política y gobierno--1990-

302 DD 290.33 / M563C 2013

943.088/3092