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OverviewHow 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 Full Product DetailsAuthor: Tim Marshall , Grace Easton , Jessica SmithPublisher: Elliott & Thompson Limited Imprint: Elliott & Thompson Limited ISBN: 9781783964130ISBN 10: 1783964138 Pages: 80 Publication Date: 31 October 2019 Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews"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" 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 Author InformationTim Marshall is a leading authority on foreign affairs with more than thirty years of reporting experience. He was diplomatic editor at Sky News and before that worked for the BBC and LBC/IRN radio. He has reported from forty countries and covered conflicts in Croatia, Bosnia, Macedonia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Israel. He is the author of Prisoners of Geography, The Age of Walls, A Flag Worth Dying For, The Power of Geography, and The Future of Geography. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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