Prisoners of Geography (Book 1 of 5: Politics of Place) (US)

Prisoners of Geography: Read this now to understand the geopolitical context behind Putin's Russia and the Ukraine crisis: Ten Maps That Tell You Everything You Need To Know About Global Politics (Book 1 of 5: Politics of Place) Hardcover – 9 July 2015 by Tim Marshall (Author), UK.

Ten Maps that tell you everything you need to know about global politics - the million copy international bestseller

Geography shapes not only our history, but where we're headed...

ON THE RUSSIA/UKRAINE CRISIS - What is driving Russia's foreign policy? Why do Putin's actions mirror those made in the past? Prisoners of Geography analyses the geographic weaknesses and historical invasions of Russia's territories, exploring how they have ultimately shaped the decisions of its leaders past and present.

All leaders are constrained by geography. Their choices are limited by mountains, rivers, seas and concrete. Yes, to follow world events you need to understand people, ideas and movements - but if you don't know geography, you'll never have the full picture.

If you've ever wondered why Putin is so obsessed with Crimea, why the USA was destined to become a global superpower, or why China's power base continues to expand ever outwards, the answers are all here.

In ten chapters and ten maps, Prisoners of Geography looks at the past, present and future to offer an essential insight into one of the major factors that determines world history.

It's time to put the 'geo' back into geopolitics.

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'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

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Ten maps; ten chapters:

Russia * China * United States of America * Latin America * the Middle East * Africa * India and Pakistan * Europe * Japan and Korea * the Arctic

Discover the ten maps that reveal the future of our world in The Power of Geography - OUT NOW.

Product details

• Format Hardback | 256 pages
• Dimensions 156 x 234 x 30mm | 577g
• Publication date 16 Jul 2015
• Publisher Elliott & Thompson Limited
• Publication City/Country London, United Kingdom
• Language English
• Illustrations note w. maps
• ISBN13 9781783961412