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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.
| 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 |
| Table of Contents provided by Blackwell. All Rights Reserved. |
ISBN: 9780415071598
ISBN-10: 0415071593
Audience:
Tertiary; University or College
For Ages: 18 years old
Format:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 228
Published: 17th March 1994
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 24.13 x 16.51
x 2.54
Weight (kg): 0.5
Edition Number: 2
