Summary
The youngest president in France's history, Emmanuel Macron began his political career on the staff of former French president François Hollande. However, his relationship with Hollande and his administration soured, so Macron founded his own political party, En Marche, and decided to run for president himself. The French presidential election of 2017 was one of the most watched in the entire world as Macron won in a landslide victory against controversial populist politician Marine Le Pen.
Enhanced by a timeline, bibliography, and suggestions for further reading, Emmanuel Macron is a fascinating account of the life of one of the world's biggest movers and shakers.
About the Author(s)
John Bankston is the author of numerous biographies for young adults, including works on scientist Stephen Hawking, anthropologist Margaret Mead, author F. Scott Fitzgerald, and actor Heath Ledger. He has had more than 200 articles published in magazines and newspapers across the country, including The Tallahassee Democrat, The Orlando Sentinel, and The Tallahassean. He lives in Newport Beach, California.