books.google.co.uk - A controversial politician with a flawed character, Francois 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...http://books.google.co.uk/books/about/Fran%C3%A7ois_Mitterrand.html?id=LiHLZQ6XtzEC&utm_source=gb-gplus-shareFrançois Mitterrand