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The Future of Geography

How Power and Politics in Space Will Change Our World

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The Future of Geography

By: Tim Marshall
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 Space: the biggest geopolitical story of the coming century – new from the multi-million-copy international bestselling author of Prisoners of Geography.

Spy satellites orbiting the moon. Space metals worth more than most countries’ GDP. People on Mars within the next ten years.
This isn’t science fiction. It’s astropolitics.

Humans are heading up and out, and we’re taking our power struggles with us. Soon, what happens in space will shape human history as much the mountains, rivers and seas have on Earth. It’s no coincidence that Russia, China and the USA are leading the way. The next fifty years will change the face of global politics.

In this gripping book, bestselling author Tim Marshall lays bare the new geopolitical realities to show how we got here and where we’re going, covering the new space race; great-power rivalry; technology; economics; war; and what it means for all of us down here on Earth. Written with all the insight and wit that have made Marshall the UK’s most popular writer on geopolitics, this is the essential read on power, politics and the future of humanity.

Praise for The Power of Geography:

‘Fascinating . . . I can’t imagine reading a better book this year.’ Daily Mirror

‘Another outstanding guide to the modern world. Marshall is a master at explaining what you need to know and why.’ Peter Frankopan

And Prisoners of Geography:

'Like having a light shone on your understanding... I can't think of another book that explains the world situation so well.’ Nicolas Lezard, Evening Standard

'Sharp insights into the way geography shapes the choices of world leaders.' Gideon Rachman, Financial Times Astronomy & Space Science Cosmology Freedom & Security History History & Philosophy Nature & Ecology Outdoors & Nature Politics & Government Science Technology Russia Thought-Provoking Military War Espionage
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Tim Marshall does it again! An excellent book that is accessible to everyone without feeling patronising to those that are more well read on these issues

Eye opening

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Excellent starter to understanding more about the coming space age, and the players involved

Very informative

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I enjoy this author! liked his previous books and style of writing, good interesting topic.

enjoyable

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Another blunder by Tim Marshall and a book/audio book I am recommending of his.

I couldn’t stop listening to it and learning about the space race. Where we’ve been, where we are now and where we are going.

Insightful and easy to listen to

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Huge fan of all of Tim Marshall’s books, this one’s great too. Geopolitics x Space x Physics

Exceptional, as always

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