PublishedElliott & Thompson, July 2016 |
ISBN9781783962433 |
FormatSoftcover, 320 pages |
Dimensions19.8cm × 12.9cm |
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 (covering Russia; China; the USA; Latin America; the Middle East; Africa; India and Pakistan; Europe; Japan and Korea; and the Arctic), using maps, essays and occasionally the personal experiences of the widely travelled author, 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.
A true bookworm, Steph has been working in bookshops for over 5 years! A keen student of history and current affairs, she is always up to date with new non-fiction releases. Ultimately though her heart lies with fiction. From Modern Literature to the occasional Sci-fi and Fantasy, Steph always has a long list of recommendations to offer.
Such an interesting approach to discussing and introducing geopolitics. Marshall segments his book to focus on the geographical histories of individual nations, giving inisights into how border changes influence power dynamics and reminds us how quickly things can change. Extremely relevant in the wake of modern conflicts, but also an accessible yet intellectual work infused with wit and character.
