Prisoners of Geography: Our World Explained in 12 Simple Maps

Prisoners of Geography: Our World Explained in 12 Simple Maps
Tim Marshall, Jessica Smith, Grace Easton
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NZ$ 39.99
Hardback
h305 x 245mm - 80pg
31 Oct 2019 UK
International import eta 7-19 days
9781783964130
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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
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ISBN-13: 9781783964130
Published: 31 Oct 2019
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Elliott & Thompson
Publisher: Elliott & Thompson
Format: Hardback
Height: 305mm
Width: 245mm
Pages: 80

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