Prisoners of Geography: Our World Explained in 12 Simple Maps
Author: Marshall, Tim
ISBN: 9781783964130
Publisher: Elliott & Thompson
Year First Published: 2019
Pages: 80
Dimensions: 12.008 inches x 9.646 inches x
Format: Hardback
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
ISBN: 9781783964130
Publisher: Elliott & Thompson
Year First Published: 2019
Pages: 80
Dimensions: 12.008 inches x 9.646 inches x
Format: Hardback
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
