Prisoners of Geography: Our World Explained in 12 Simple Maps – Illustrated Edition

Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year 2019 Shortlisted for Children’s Travel Book of the Year, Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards 2020 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. – ASIN: 1783964138 | ISBN13: 9781783964130 | ISBN-13: 978-1783964130