Description
'Adam Plowright's excellent book captures the strangeness of Macron's life' Evening Standard
THE FIRST BIOGRAPHY OF EMMANUEL MACRON IN ENGLISH
From total unknown to one of Europe's most powerful men in just a few years, at 39, France's youngest leader since Napoleon is intent on conquering the world stage.
But what lies beneath the facade of this youthful, ultra-confident and calculating president? How did someone from small-town France assemble -- in just 12 months -- the network, team and finances to win the presidency? Now elected, can he make the French feel better about themselves? Can he rally Europe around him and turn the tide of right-wing nationalism sweeping the continent? Critically, what will his presidency mean for Britain?
Featuring never-before printed interviews with key members of Macron's team, his friends, mentors and political detractors, acclaimed Paris-based journalist Adam Plowright asks: can the shine on this brilliant new president last?
And for how long?
An illuminating portrait of France's youngest ever President and what his victory means for Europe and the world
About the Author
Adam Plowright is a former deputy editor-in-chief at Agence France Presse. Based in Paris, he has been a journalist for fifteen years.
Reviews
Adam Plowright's excellent book captures the strangeness of Macron's life -- Richard Vinen * Evening Standard *
Eye-catching detail * Financial Times *
For real insight into the remarkable rise - and character - of the new French president, Plowright's is the book to read * Financial Times *
a highly readable and well-judged portrait of a fascinating character whose emergence on the world stage earlier this year took many outside France entirely by surprise. * The Times *
Written in a highly approachable style, the book reveals how a combination of intelligence, charm and good fortune helped Macron get to the top, and also explores the possible pitfalls that lie ahead. * French Property News *
Book Information
ISBN 9781785783111
Author Adam Plowright
Format Paperback
Page Count 300
Imprint Icon Books
Publisher Icon Books
Weight(grams) 405g
Dimensions(mm) 216mm * 135mm * 27mm