"The Great Age of Angela Merkel" by Egon Harings offers a comprehensive analysis of the political and social developments in Germany between 2008 and 2016, a period heavily shaped by Angela Merkel's chancellorship. The book highlights the challenges Germany faced, including the global financial crisis, the Greek debt crisis, the refugee crisis, and the social tensions triggered by the events in Cologne on New Year's Eve 2015. Additionally, it addresses the Brexit referendum, which had a lasting impact not only on British but also on European politics. Harings provides a nuanced perspective on the decisions and strategies Merkel pursued during these crises and analyzes their effects on German and European society. The book is a valuable contribution to political literature and offers readers the opportunity to understand the complex interconnections of these crucial years.