Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
In this
New York Times bestseller, an award-winning journalist uses ten maps of crucial regions to explain the geo-political strategies of the world powers--"fans of geography, history, and politics (and maps) will be enthralled" (
Fort Worth Star-Telegram).
Maps have a mysterious hold over us. Whether ancient, crumbling parchments or generated by Google, maps tell us things we want to know, not only about our current location or where we are going but about the world in general. And yet, when it comes to geo-politics, much of what we are told is generated by analysts and other experts who have neglected to refer to a map of the place in question.
All leaders of nations are constrained by geography. In "one of the best books about geopolitics" (The Evening Standard), now updated to include 2016 geopolitical developments, journalist Tim Marshall examines Russia, China, the US, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Japan, Korea, and Greenland and the Arctic--their weather, seas, mountains, rivers, deserts, and borders--to provide a context often missing from our political reportage: how the physical characteristics of these countries affect their strengths and vulnerabilities and the decisions made by their leaders.
Offering "a fresh way of looking at maps" (The New York Times Book Review), Marshall explains the complex geo-political strategies that shape the globe. Why is Putin so obsessed with Crimea? Why was the US destined to become a global superpower? Why does China's power base continue to expand? Why is Tibet destined to lose its autonomy? Why will Europe never be united? The answers are geographical. "In an ever more complex, chaotic, and interlinked world, Prisoners of Geography is a concise and useful primer on geopolitics" (Newsweek) and a critical guide to one of the major determining factors in world affairs.
Synopsis
A richly illustrated around-the-world exploration showing how understanding geography the way Tim Marshall does unlocks a secret history of politics, commerce, international relations, and more History is a story--and it's impossible to tell the whole tale without understanding the place where the events unfolded. Acclaimed author Tim Marshall made a powerful case for this new way of understanding the past (and present) in his internationally bestselling book Prisoners of Geography. In this Illustrated Young Readers Edition, his fascinating insights come to life for a whole new audience in detail-packed maps and lively illustrations that explain how a nation's destiny is written in its landscape.
How did the US become a superpower? Why do people go to war? And why are some countries wealthy while others are not? Surprising quirks of geography illuminate the answers to these questions and many more. Discover how the choices of world leaders are swayed by mountains, rivers, and seas--and why geography means that history is always repeating itself. From antiquity up to the modern day, the physical characteristics of countries and continents affect their strengths and vulnerabilities and the decisions made by their leaders.
In twelve simple maps--along with hundreds of illustrations--this stunning, fully illustrated edition explains the world, showing how the land on which we live has always shaped us. This remarkable, unique introduction to world affairs will inspire curious minds everywhere.
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This richly illustrated, oversize edition of the million-plus-copy international bestseller Prisoners of Geography explains how the land we live on shapes life as we know it How did the US become a superpower? Why do people go to war? And why are some countries wealthy while others are not? History is a story--and it's impossible to tell the whole tale without understanding the setting. Acclaimed author Tim Marshall made a powerful case for this new way of looking at the past (and present) in Prisoners of Geography. Now, a young readers edition brings his insights to life for a whole new audience
Uncover the secret drivers of politics, commerce, and international relations in this around-the-world tour--from how mountains, rivers, and seas compel the choices of world leaders to why they cause history to repeat itself. With 12 appealing maps that capture every continent and region, plus hundreds of illustrations that illuminate how our surroundings shape us, this remarkable introduction to world affairs will inspire curious minds of all ages
Synopsis
Discover a secret world history written in the mountains, rivers, and seas that shape every country's politics, economy, and international relations--and our own lives History is a story--and it's impossible to tell the whole tale without understanding the setting. In this eye-opening illustrated edition of the international bestseller Prisoners of Geography, you'll learn to spot connections between geography and world affairs in ways you never noticed before.
- How did the US's rivers help it become a superpower?
- Why are harsh, cold, and swampy Siberia and the Russian Far East two of that country's most prized regions?
- How come Japan prefers to trade along the coasts instead of across its land?
- What do the Himalayas have to do with war?
With colorful maps that capture every continent and region, plus hundreds of illustrations that illuminate how our surroundings shape us, this one-of-a-kind atlas will inspire curious minds of all ages
Synopsis
The secret world history written in the mountains, rivers, and seas that shape every country's politics, economy, and international relations--and our own lives--is revealed in this illustrated young readers edition of Prisoners of Geography, the million-copy international bestseller. History is a story--and it's impossible to tell the whole tale without understanding the setting. In this eye-opening illustrated edition of the international bestseller Prisoners of Geography, you'll learn to spot connections between geography and world affairs in ways you never noticed before.
- How did the US's rivers help it become a superpower?
- Why are harsh, cold and swampy Siberia and the Russian Far East two of that country's most prized regions?
- How come Japan prefers to trade along the coasts instead of across its land?
- What do the Himalayas have to do with war?
With colorful maps that capture every continent and region, plus hundreds of illustrations that illuminate how our surroundings shape us, this one-of-a-kind atlas will inspire curious minds of all ages
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"For curious children ages 7-15, Prisoners of Geography has lots to fascinate."--The Wall Street Journal The secret world history written in the mountains, rivers, and seas that shape every country's politics, economy, and international relations--and our own lives--is revealed in this illustrated young readers edition of Prisoners of Geography, the million-copy international bestseller.
History is a story--and it's impossible to tell the whole tale without understanding the setting. In this eye-opening illustrated edition of the international bestseller Prisoners of Geography, you'll learn to spot connections between geography and world affairs in ways you never noticed before.
- How did the US's rivers help it become a superpower?
- Why are harsh, cold and swampy Siberia and the Russian Far East two of that country's most prized regions?
- How come Japan prefers to trade along the coasts instead of across its land?
- What do the Himalayas have to do with war?
With colorful maps that capture every continent and region, plus hundreds of illustrations that illuminate how our surroundings shape us, this one-of-a-kind atlas will inspire curious minds of all ages
Synopsis
History is a story--and it's impossible to tell the whole tale without understanding the setting. In this eye-opening illustrated edition of the international bestseller
Prisoners of Geography, you'll learn to spot connections between geography and world affairs in ways you never noticed before.
- How did the US's rivers help it become a superpower?
- Why are harsh, cold and swampy Siberia and the Russian Far East two of that country's most prized regions?
- How come Japan prefers to trade along the coasts instead of across its land?
- What do the Himalayas have to do with war?
With colorful maps that capture every continent and region, plus hundreds of illustrations that illuminate how our surroundings shape us, this one-of-a-kind atlas will inspire curious minds of all ages