Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Tell You Everything You Need to Know About Global Politics - The #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Tim Marshall Summary All leaders are constrained by geography. All leaders are constrained by geography. Their choices are limited by mountains, rivers, seas and concrete. Yes, to understand world events you need to understand people, ideas and movements - but if you don't know geography, you'll never have the full picture. To understand Putin's actions, for example, it is essential to consider that, to be a world power, Russia must have a navy. And if its ports freeze for six months each year then it must have access to a warm water port - hence, the annexation of Crimea was the only option for Putin. To understand the Middle East, it is crucial to know that geography is the reason why countries have logically been shaped as they are - and this is why invented countries (e.g. Syria, Iraq, Libya) will not survive as nation states. Spread over ten chapters (covering Russia; China; the USA; Latin America; the Middle East; Africa; India and Pakistan; Europe; Japan and Korea; and Greenland and the Arctic), using maps, essays and occasionally the personal experiences of the widely traveled author, Prisoners of Geography looks at the past, present and future to offer an essential guide to one of the major determining factors in world history. Perfect for fans of Education, Science, Nature & Maths, Earth Sciences, Earth Sciences & Geography Education, Nature References, Earth Sciences & Geography References. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 320 pages · Paperback By Tim Marshall Details ISBN: 9781783962433 Author: Tim Marshall Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Language: English Publication date: 2 June 2016 Condition: Used – Like New Rating: 5.00 (1 reviews) About the author Tim Marshall · Publisher: Elliott & Thompson Limited More about this book Reviews Average rating: 5.00/5 · 1 review
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