This British author specializes in African history and politics, and international affairs. His work delves into north-south relations, offering keen insights into the complexities of the African continent. Arnold's writing style is marked by its analytical depth and clarity, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of critical global issues. His extensive body of work spans scholarly contributions and engaging travelogues, reflecting a profound knowledge and perspective on world affairs.
Using the study of movement as a focus, Russell-Wood gains unique insight into the diversity, breadth, and balance between the competing interests and priorities that characterized the Portuguese culture and its expansion spanning four centuries' events on four different continents.
Focusing on the significance of global trade and strategic movement, this book examines around 50 key highways, including roads, railways, rivers, and maritime routes. Each route is highlighted for its historical importance in trade, military strategy, or as a unifying or dividing boundary among nations. Notable examples include the Suez and Panama canals, the Silk Road, and the Trans-US Railway. The inclusion of location maps enhances understanding of these vital connections in global geography and history.
Enciclopedia illustrata dei Paesi, delle città, dei capolavori della natura e dell'arte