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How did the USA become a superpower? Why do people go to war? And why are some countries rich while others are so poor? The answers to these questions and many more in this eye-opening book, which uses maps to explain how geography has shaped the history of our world. Discover how the choices of world leaders are swayed by mountains, rivers and seas - and why geography means that history is always repeating itself. This remarkable, unique introduction to world affairs will inspire curious young minds everywhere. Praise for Prisoners of Geography: "A fresh way of looking at maps . . . as guideposts to the often thorny relations between nations" - New York Times "One of the best books about geopolitics you could imagine" - Nicholas Lezard, Evening Standard
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Prisoners of Geography, Tim Marshall
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- Released
- 2019
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Tim Marshall
- Publisher
- Elliott & Thompson Limited
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 80
- ISBN10
- 1783964138
- ISBN13
- 9781783964130
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Maps & Travel, Political Science & Politics, Geography & Topography, Politics, Russia, Africa, Japan, China, International Relations, 21st Century, History and Facts, Geopolitics, Latin America, Facts, Near and Middle East, Arctic
- First published
- 2015
- Original title
- Prisoners of Geography
- Rating
- 4.2 out of 5
- Description
- How did the USA become a superpower? Why do people go to war? And why are some countries rich while others are so poor? The answers to these questions and many more in this eye-opening book, which uses maps to explain how geography has shaped the history of our world. Discover how the choices of world leaders are swayed by mountains, rivers and seas - and why geography means that history is always repeating itself. This remarkable, unique introduction to world affairs will inspire curious young minds everywhere. Praise for Prisoners of Geography: "A fresh way of looking at maps . . . as guideposts to the often thorny relations between nations" - New York Times "One of the best books about geopolitics you could imagine" - Nicholas Lezard, Evening Standard