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Prisoners of Geography

Ten Maps That Explain Everything About the World

by Tim Marshall · 2015 · 304 pages

Fareed Zakaria
Fareed Zakaria
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About This Book

This book examines how physical landscapes like mountains, rivers, and seas constrain national leaders and shape global politics. Through ten critical regions, Tim Marshall explains the geopolitical strategies of world powers from a geographical perspective. It provides a foundational context for understanding both historical and modern international conflicts.

Genres

Economics & FinanceHistorySociety & Politics

Topics

Critical ThinkingDecision MakingRisk ManagementStorytellingSystems Thinking

Book Details

Published

2015

Pages

304

Language

en

ISBN

9781783962433

Audiobook Available

8h 47m
Narrated by Scott Brick

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