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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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Prisoners of Geography, Tim Marshall
- Taal
- Jaar van publicatie
- 2019
- Bindwijze
- (Hardcover)
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- Taal
- Engels
- Auteurs
- Tim Marshall
- Uitgever
- Elliott & Thompson Limited
- Jaar van publicatie
- 2019
- Formaat
- Hardcover
- Aantal pagina's
- 80
- ISBN10
- 1783964138
- ISBN13
- 9781783964130
- Reeks
- Tags
- Non-fictie, Sociale Wetenschappen, Kaarten en reizen, Politicologie & Politiek, Geografie & Plaatsbeschrijving, Politiek, Rusland, Japan, Afrika, China, 21e Eeuw, Internationale Betrekkingen, Geschiedenis en Feiten, Geopolitiek, Latijns-Amerika, Nabije en Midden-Oosten, Feiten, Arctis
- Eerste editie
- 2015
- Oorspronkelijke titel
- Prisoners of Geography
- Beoordeling
- 4,2 van 5
- Aantekening
- 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