| Francois Mitterrand: A Study in Political Leadership Contributor(s): Cole, Alistair (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415071593 ISBN-13: 9780415071598 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $152.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 1994 Annotation: Alistair Cole starts with a chronological overview of Mitterrand's career which is developed into a policy based assessment of Mitterrand's presidency from 1981-93. This book places Mitterrand's leadership in comparative perspective, and offers a s new understanding of him as an individual political leader. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Political Process - General |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 93028183 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.39" W x 9.51" (1.09 lbs) 224 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Francois Mitterrand is one of France's most famous twentieth-century politicians, yet interpretations of his values and leadership vary widely. Alistair Cole starts with a chronological overview of Mitterrand's career which is developed into a policy-based assessment of Mitterrand's presidency from 1981-93. By evaluating Mitterrand's policies in relation to various key roles such as the party leader, the President, the dispenser of patronage, the European statesman and the World Leader, this book places his leadership in comparative perspective, and offers a new understanding of him as an individual political leader. This book will be invaluable for students of contemporary European politics as well for those interested in the career of one of Europe's leading statesmen. |