Francois Mitterrand

A Study in Political Leadership

By: Alistair Cole

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Hardcover | 17 March 1994 | Edition Number 2

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"Francois Mitterrand" provides the most comprehensive and innovative study in English of one of France's most famous twentieth century politicians. As the first political biography of Mitterrand, it views him as a reflection and a focus for understanding political life in France. Alistair Cole examines Mitterrand's achievements in the context of the structural and environmental aspects of the French political system to explore the interaction between Mitterrand's personal political development and the systematic constraints he faces.
This fascinating biography begins with a chronological overview of Mitterrand's career and moves on to develop a policy-based assessment of his presidency from 1981-1993. Alistair Cole places Mitterrand's leadership in a comparative perspective and evaluates his policies in a variety of contexts--including his role as party leader, president, dispenser of world patronage, European statesman, and world leader. Authoritative, detailed, and highly readable, this biography offers an understanding of the evolution of French post-war politics and of Mitterrand as an individual nolitical leader.

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Non-Fiction Politics & Government Political Structure & Processes Political Leaders & Leadership Biographies & True Stories Biographies Historical, Political and Military Biographies History Earliest Times to Present Day 20th Century History from 1900 to 2000 Post War 20th Century History after 1945 Regional & National History

European History

List of tables
List of abbreviations
Preface
The origins of a political leader, 1916-58	p. 1
From Republican opponent to President of the French, 1958-81	p. 17
Francois Mitterrand and the Left in power, 1981-93: an overview	p. 32
The enigma of Francois Mitterrand	p. 53
The party leader	p. 68
The President	p. 84
Mitterrand's governing style	p. 102
The European statesman	p. 116
The world leader	p. 133
Francois Mitterrand and the new Europe	p. 150
Mitterrand's political leadership: an evaluation	p. 164
Conclusion	p. 176
Notes	p. 185
Bibliography	p. 204
Index	p. 211
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