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The Power of Geography

Ten Maps That Reveal the Future of Our World

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By: Tim Marshall
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'I can't imagine reading a better book this year’ Daily Mirror

Tim Marshall's global bestseller Prisoners of Geography showed how every nation’s choices are limited by mountains, rivers, seas and concrete. Since then, the geography hasn’t changed. But the world has.

In this revelatory new book, Marshall explores ten regions that are set to shape global politics in a new age of great-power rivalry: Australia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UK, Greece, Turkey, the Sahel, Ethiopia, Spain and Space. Find out why Europe’s next refugee crisis is closer than it thinks as trouble brews in the Sahel; why the Middle East must look beyond oil and sand to secure its future; why the eastern Mediterranean is one of the most volatile flashpoints of the twenty-first century; and why the Earth’s atmosphere is set to become the world’s next battleground.

Delivered with Marshall’s trademark wit and insight, this is a lucid and gripping exploration of the power of geography to shape humanity’s past, present – and future.

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

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Includes pdf with maps. Australia & Oceania Middle East Political Science Politics & Government World Thought-Provoking Iran Africa Imperialism War Military Ancient History Latin American Russia
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I really enjoyed this book, felt like the second part to prisoners of geography. It explorers other nations outside the bigger powers and demonstrate how they view the world.

Informative

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Really interesting listen. I felt that the final chapter on space was unnecessary filler though and was a bit incoherent.

Interesting & insightful

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Really informative while not boring, a great book. A must read for all aspiring to comprehend geography and geopolitical matters.

Interesting and insightful

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As someone working in international development, Tim's Prisoners of Geography and Power of Geography have given me a new outlook on the world.

A superb writer

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Once again Tim Marshall brilliantly explains the power of geopolitics in the 21st Century. It worth's even obtaining hardcopy.

Brilliantly Explained Geopolitic Challenges

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