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    Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Explain Everything About the World
    Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Explain Everything About the World
    Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Explain Everything About the World
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    Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Explain Everything About the World

    Written by Tim Marshall

    Narrated by Scott Brick

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    In this New York Times bestseller, updated for 2016, an award-winning journalist uses ten maps of crucial regions to explain the geo-political strategies of the world powers—“fans of geography, history, and politics (and maps) will be enthralled” (Fort Worth Star-Telegram).





    Maps have a mysterious hold over us. Whether ancient, crumbling parchments or generated by Google, maps tell us things we want to know, not only about our current location or where we are going but about the world in general. And yet, when it comes to geo-politics, much of what we are told is generated by analysts and other experts who have neglected to refer to a map of the place in question.





    All leaders of nations are constrained by geography. In “one of the best books about geopolitics” (The Evening Standard), now updated to include 2016 geopolitical developments, journalist Tim Marshall examines Russia, China, the US, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Japan, 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.





    Offering “a fresh way of looking at maps” (The New York Times Book Review), Marshall explains the complex geo-political strategies that shape the globe. Why is Putin so obsessed with Crimea? Why was the US destined to become a global superpower? Why does China’s power base continue to expand? Why is Tibet destined to lose its autonomy? Why will Europe never be united? The answers are geographical. “In an ever more complex, chaotic, and interlinked world, Prisoners of Geography is a concise and useful primer on geopolitics” (Newsweek) and a critical guide to one of the major determining factors in world affairs.

    Editor's Note

    A satellite view…

    When we think about who and what shapes political policy, we rarely think about all the ways in which geography plays one of the biggest roles. A deft and concise explanation of geopolitics that will give you a satellite view of world order.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAudiobooks.com Publishing
    Release dateOct 19, 2016
    ISBN9781518936722
    Author

    Tim Marshall

    Tim Marshall is a leading authority on foreign affairs with more than 30 years of reporting experience. He was diplomatic editor at Sky News, and before that was working for the BBC and LBC/IRN radio. He has reported from 40 countries and covered conflicts in Croatia, Bosnia, Macedonia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria and Israel. He is the author of the No. 1 Sunday Times bestsellers Prisoners of Geography, The Power of Geography and The Future of Geography; the illustrated edition of Prisoners of Geography, shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year; as well as Divided; Worth Dying For; and Shadowplay.

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    Readers find this title to be a fascinating and insightful exploration of the impact of geography on politics and economics. It provides excellent context to many of the world's current disputes and offers a unique perspective on the history of different cultures and conflicts. While some readers find the analysis to be simplistic, overall, the book is highly recommended for anyone interested in understanding our world and rethinking the future. The book covers a wide range of topics, from geopolitics to international affairs, making it a comprehensive and enlightening read.

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    • 5/5
      Best book on international relation for beginners. It is written with witty sentences that makes it riveting

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    • 4/5
      Excellent work on geography and geopolitics. Unfortunately, it has become dated rather quickly and really needs to be updated or it makes no sense to include the political angle on everything. It is also extremely dense. There is so much information stuffed into this slim volume that it is hard to take it all in. I learned a lot and will likely go back and re-read parts of it when I'm interested in a particular part of the world.
    • 5/5
      Fantastic book .. it gives an insightful and elaborate arc of wars for survival that every nation had to endure, and still does .. it’ll make you understand the reasons behind geopolitical tensions simmering constantly .. loved it !!
    • 5/5
      Deeply insightful as beginner to geopolitics. Easy to read and listen along to the audiobook.
    • 5/5
      Fantastic insight and explanation to the power of geography across the ages.
    • 3/5
      Very fascinating tour of geography and nations. Since the history of nations and persecuted groups were raised in Russia, China, the Middle East, “IndoChina “, India, Turkey, North Korea, etc. as is often the case the persecution of Christians is barely mentioned and Catholic Christians all but ignored. It’s a trend that feeds on itself.
    • 5/5
      Great book. A very good look into how the world works.
    • 5/5
      This book should be mandatory. The narrator was also brilliant.
    • 5/5
      Tim Marshalls böcker är mycket läsvärda. Ger nya tankar och perspektiv.
    • 4/5
      It's a good read. Gives perspective to a lot of disputes between the nations around the globe.
    • 5/5
      Foarte bună cartea! Vocea clară într-o engleză ușoară. Spor la lectură!
    • 5/5
      Insightful and apolitical explanation of the current world that makes sense
    • 5/5
      It has a lot of interesting information and covers a lot about what the world is all about.
    • 5/5
      I hesitated to listen to this audiobook because I thought that I might not get it without seeing the visual maps, instead I tore through it. Fascinating and a great concept. It’s still relevant even though so much has happened in the last 6 years since the update
    • 5/5
      One of the best book I have ever read. A great story and narrative
    • 5/5
      The book contained a lot of interesting stuff
    • 5/5
      I found it Very very enlightening . I Would definitely recommend it.
    • 5/5
      A great read for anyone looking to understand what motivates the behaviors of world powers.
    • 5/5
      It would have better to have detailed maps, but still was really informative, I'll read it again.
    • 5/5
      I really enjoyed this book! It opened my eyes to some of what it behind some present day conflicts.
    • 5/5
      It covers a lot of important information in an accessible and easy to understand way. Great book for a general understanding of the world.
    • 5/5
      Its amazing! The facts and way of describing situations is good.
    • 3/5
      if you already have knowledge about geopolitics this book is not for you.
    • 5/5
      Outstanding! Excellent book to help us understand our world and rethink the future.
    • 2/5
      The way in which he explores the impact of geography on politics and economics is interesting. It's a good starting point if you don't know anything about the region he's discussing. If you have more background knowledge, his conclusions are rather simplistic.
    • 5/5
      I would never have read this book and I found it fascinating and very well narrated. I hope the author writes more about Australia and other countries not included in this first book
    • 5/5
      entertaining, educational and steeped in history, taught me a lot about the continents and regions of the world and their key countries and conflicts, 100 percent recommended and a must listen again for me in 30/60 days
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      Great book from 2015. Outlines a lot of trends continuing up to today.
    • 5/5
      Provides an excellent summation and background for understanding today’s geo-politics.
    • 5/5
      I went through and would like to again. Each word is knowledge