William Drozdiak - The Last President of Europe: Emmanuel Macrons Race to Revive France and Save the World

This fascinating, well-researched book sheds new light on the vicissitudes of Emmanuel Macrons consequential political career. Read, learn, and enjoy.

George P. Shultz, former United States secretary of state

Bill Drozdiak offers a sharp analysis of the tumultuous events that marked Emmanuel Macrons first years in the French presidency in this eminently readable and admirably concise volume. His journalists keen eye, deep knowledge of contemporary European affairs, and first-person interviews with President Macron and his team are used to particularly good effect in the chapters on Macrons efforts to reach out to the French public after a series of domestic policy missteps. The book highlights the daunting challenges that Macron faces in implementing his grand vision for France at home and abroad.

Dr. Fiona Hill, former senior director for Europe and Russia at the White House National Security Council

Bill Drozdiaks The Last President of Europe is a thoughtful interpretation of the dilemmas facing France and Europe. It is also an insightful portrait of a leader who may define these issues resolution.

Henry A. Kissinger, former United States secretary of state

The Last President of Europe is the extraordinary story of the ambition of a young, audacious, inexperienced politician to transform not only his country, France, but also Europe, for the challenges of the twenty-first century and the new great power competition. In this riveting, well-informed book, William Drozdiak takes us to the heart of Emmanuel Macrons fight, through the hopes and failures, the bold vision and the disastrous mistakes. The violence of the Yellow Vests revolt, Angela Merkels quiet passivity, Donald Trumps rage, and Vladimir Putins disdain set the stage for an enlightening look into one of the most original political experiences of todays Europe.

Sylvie Kauffmann, columnist and editorial director, Le Monde

There are not many readable, well-informed books on Europe available to Americans these days. William Drozdiaks book on French president Emmanuel Macron is both. Whats unique is Drozdiaks access to Macron, who wants very much to connect with American public opinion.

Ronald Tiersky, professor of political science emeritus, Amherst College

An eye-opening account of world politics and how the globes most consequential leaders deal with each other in private. Drozdiak explains in clear and compelling prose how and why Macrons last-ditch efforts are vital for citizens in the US and elsewhere in the world.

Jim Hoagland, Washington Post columnist and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner

It is fascinating to read a portrait of this young and intelligent French president as seen through American eyes. Drozdiak demonstrates a sense of objectivity and a well-documented and informed knowledge of Macrons European passion. This is a very serious and complete work, yet written in clear and readable prose. The virtue and quality of Drozdiaks book lies in his shrewd analysis and judgement of Macrons presidency and his place among todays world leaders.

Philippe Labro, best-selling French author, journalist, and film director

For Renilde and the next generation: Nicholas, Karen, Natalia, and Lily

Old France, weighed down with history, prostrated by wars and revolution, endlessly vacillating from greatness to decline, but revived, century after century, by the genius of renewal!

Charles de Gaulle, The War Memoirs, 1940-46