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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 StandardProduct Identifiers
PublisherElliott & Thompson The Limited
ISBN-139781783964130
eBay Product ID (ePID)23046617057
Product Key Features
Publication Year2019
SubjectGeography & Geosciences, Politics
Number of Pages80 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NamePrisoners of Geography: Our World Explained in 12 Simple Maps
TypeTextbook
AuthorTim Marshall
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height305 mm
Item Width245 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorTim Marshall