How did the USA become a superpower?; Why do people go to war?; And why are some countries rich while others are so poor?; Find 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 minds everywhere.
; A stunning abridged and illustrated edition of the international bestseller Prisoners of Geography, by acclaimed author Tim Marshall.
; PRAISE FOR THE ORIGINAL EDITION OF PRISONERS OF GEOGRAPHY:; "Quite simply, one of the best books about geopolitics you could imagine: reading it is like having a light shone on your understanding.
Marshall is clear-headed, lucid and possessed of an almost uncanny ability to make the broad picture accessible and coherent .
the book is, in a way which astonished me, given the complexities of the subject, unputdownable.
I can't think of another book that explains the world situation so well" -- Nicholas Lezard, Evening Standard; "A fresh way of looking at maps.
as guideposts to the often thorny relations between nations " -- New York Times.
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