Prisoners of Geography

Autori

• Tim Marshall

Parametri

• 80 pagine
• 3 ore di lettura

• Economia e affari
• Geografia & Topografia
• Mappe e viaggi
• Politica
• Saggistica

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How 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

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2019

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