The Power of Geography: Ten Maps that Reveal the Future of Our World

by Tim Marshall Narrated by Tim Marshall

Overview

From the author of the New York Times bestseller Prisoners of Geography, a fascinating, “refreshing, and very useful” (The Washington Post) follow-up that uses ten maps to explain the challenges to today's world powers and how they presage a volatile future.

Tim Marshall's global bestseller Prisoners of Geography offered us a “fresh way of looking at maps” (The New York Times Book Review), showing how every nation's choices are limited by mountains, rivers, seas, and walls. Since then, the geography hasn't changed, but the world has.

Now, in this “wonderfully entertaining and lucid account, written with wit, pace, and clarity” (Mirror, UK), Marshall takes us into ten regions set to shape global politics. Find out why US interest in the Middle East will wane; why Australia is now beginning an epic contest with China; how Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and the UK are cleverly positioning themselves for greater power; why Ethiopia can control Egypt; and why Europe's next refugee crisis looms closer than we think, as does a cutting-edge arms race to control space.

Innovative, compelling, and delivered with Marshall's trademark wit and insight, this is “an immersive blend of history, economics, and political analysis that puts geography at the center of human affairs” (Publishers Weekly).

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

PRAISE FOR THE POWER OF GEOGRAPHY:

"Marshall’s books are excellent for anyone who takes satisfaction in understanding the world and who harbours a fascination for the shifting alliances. . . . Each segment of The Power of Geography is accessible, although by no means simple. Marshall covers much ground, moving smoothly through each nation’s background, current struggles and options for the future. . . . A sharp and concise evaluations of today’s geopolitics." —Geographical (UK)

"Fascinating reading . . . a wonderfully entertaining and lucid account, written with wit, pace and clarity. I can’t imagine reading a better book this year." —Mirror (UK)

"Another outstanding guide to the modern world. Marshall is a master at explaining what you need to know and why." —Peter Frankopan, professor of global history at Oxford University and author of The Silk Roads: A New History of the World

"An urgent and accessible study of the forces shaping our future." —Ed Husain, author of The House of Islam

"A skilful navigation of the regions that could define geopolitics for future generations. One to read to stay ahead of the game." —Dharshini David, author of The Almighty Dollar

Product Details

BN ID:	2940177114057
Publisher:	Simon & Schuster
Publication date:	11/09/2021
Series:	Politics of Place
Edition description:	Unabridged

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