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Prisoners of Geography, Children's Ed.: Our World Explained in 12 Simple Maps

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

  • Format
  • hardcover
  • Pages
  • 80
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 9781783964130
  • Genres
  • childrens, politics
  • Release date
  • 2019