Francois Mitterrand: A Very French President
by Ronald Tiersky
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A controversial politician with a flawed character, Fran ois Mitterrand was one of France's most detested political figures, sardonically referred to as a French Machiavelli, "God," "the Florentine," and "the Sphinx." Yet he was also called the "Quiet Force" and even, with affection, "Tonton" or "Dear Uncle." He was undoubtedly one of twentieth-century Europe's most substantial, durable, and statesmanlike leaders. From his much-disputed involvement with Vichy during WWII through the major show more policies of his presidency, Mitterrand's career is a lens through which we can view the anxieties and instabilities as well as the achievements and successes of contemporary France. Ronald Tiersky examines the three major themes of Mitterrand's presidency--socialism, national reconciliation, and the reconstruction of Europe--and shows that on each count, Mitterrand left a decisive mark, if not necessarily the one he hoped for or intended. In this first major political biography of Mitterrand since his death, Tiersky considers the contradiction that was Mitterrand and the legacy he left to France and to the world. Fran ois Mitterrand: A French President promises to be the standard book for years to come on this remarkable leader. show lessMember Reviews
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Ronald Tiersky is Joseph B. Eastman '04 Professor of Political Science, Amherst College. John Van Oudenaren is chief of the European Division, Library of Congress, and adjunct professor, BMW Center for German and European Studies, School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University.
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- People/Characters
- François Mitterrand
- Important places
- France
- Original language
- English
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- Biography & Memoir, Nonfiction, History, Politics and Government
- DDC/MDS
- 944.0838092 — History & geography History of Europe France and Monaco France Third republic 1870- Fifth Republic 1958- 1980-1989
- LCC
- DC423 .T544 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania France – Andorra – Monaco History of France Modern, 1515- 20th century Fifth Republic, 1958-
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