What does it mean that Russia must have a navy, but also has frozen ports six months a year? How does this affect Putin?s treatment of Ukraine? How is China?s future constrained by its geography? Why will Europe never be united? Why will America never be invaded? Shining a light on the unavoidable physical realities that shape all of our aspirations and endeavors,? Prisoners of Geography?is the critical guide to one of the major (and most often overlooked) determining factors in world history. In ten, up-to-date maps of each region, Marshall explains in clear and engaging prose the complex geo-political strategies of these key parts of the globe. Now, in the relevant and timely? Prisoners of Geography, seasoned journalist Tim Marshall examines Russia, China, the USA, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Japan and Korea, and Greenland and the Arctic?their weather, seas, mountains, rivers, deserts, and borders?to provide a context often missing from our political reportage: how the physical characteristics of these countries affect their strengths and vulnerabilities and the decisions made by their leaders. The Power of Geography By Tim Marshall Read by Tim Marshall About The Book About The Author Product Details Raves and Reviews Resources and Downloads The Power of Geography Ten Maps That Reveal the Future of Our World Trade Paperback LIST PRICE 18. To understand world events, news organizations and other authorities often focus on people, ideas, and political movements, but without geography, we never have the full picture. Their choices are limited by mountains, rivers, seas, and concrete.
All leaders of nations are constrained by geography. Here, Tim Marshall returns with The Power of Geography, offering ten new case studies Australia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UK, Greece, Turkey, the Sahel, Ethiopia, Spain and space.
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