SynopsisAn illuminating portrait of France's youngest ever President and what his victory means for Europe and the world, 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?, Updated edition: an illuminating portrait of France's youngest ever President and what his victory means for Europe and the world. '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?, Just turned 40 and one year into his presidency, Emmanuel Macron has travelled the world telling everyone who will listen that 'France is back!' The country's youngest leader since-Napoleon has had an instant impact as a reformer at home, and as the standard-bearer for Western democracy and the EU abroad. But what drives this charismatic and unusual young president? And what might he achieve? The critically acclaimed first English-language biography of Emmanuel Macron delves into his origins: securing interviews with his friends, mentors, critics and political allies, to paint the most rounded and intimate portrait of this key modern figure. Book jacket.
LC Classification NumberDC430