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The Power of Geography

Ten Maps That Reveal the Future of Our World

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The Power of Geography

By: Tim Marshall
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The Sunday Times Best Seller

Tim Marshall's global best seller Prisoners of Geography showed how every nation’s choices are limited by mountains, rivers, seas and concrete. Since then, the geography hasn’t changed. But the world has.

In this revelatory new book, Marshall explores 10 regions that are set to shape global politics in a new age of great-power rivalry: Australia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UK, Greece, Turkey, the Sahel, Ethiopia, Spain and space. Find out why Europe’s next refugee crisis is closer than it thinks as trouble brews in the Sahel; why the Middle East must look beyond oil and sand to secure its future; why the eastern Mediterranean is one of the most volatile flashpoints of the 21st century; and why the Earth’s atmosphere is set to become the world’s next battleground.

Delivered with Marshall’s trademark wit and insight, this is a lucid and gripping exploration of the power of geography to shape humanity’s past, present - and future.

As read by the author.

Includes pdf with maps.

©2021 Tim Marshall (P)2021 Elliott & Thompson Ltd. Earth Sciences Human Geography Politics & Government Science Social Sciences Middle East Thought-Provoking Iran Africa Imperialism War Military Ancient History Latin American Russia

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Critic reviews

"Another outstanding guide to the modern world. Marshall is a master at explaining what you need to know and why." (Peter Frankopan)

"I can't imagine reading a better book this year." (Daily Mirror)
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I really enjoyed this book, felt like the second part to prisoners of geography. It explorers other nations outside the bigger powers and demonstrate how they view the world.

Informative

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Nice trip through modern hotspots. Learned a lot, really enjoyed it. Read by the author, he has great intonation and variety in his voice.

Thoroughly enjoyed

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Another thought provoking book. if you want to learn more about our world read this book.

Excellent sequel

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A great listen. Very informative and well worth a credit! This is the 3rd book I’ve had from Tim
Marshall and the best yet I think.

Fab!

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This is a great follow up to his first book. Such a detailed and thorough insight into geopolitics.

Fantastic listen and eye opening detail of world affairs

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I liked the depth and detail provided by the author, I would have loved more coverage on African countries especially sub Saharan west Africa!!

Very informative geopolitics work here

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Gripping and clearly expressed history of our planet taking in a range of countries making each one individually fascinating. I learnt so much and am left feeling saddened by humanity’s inability to unite.

An excellent study of history and our future.

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Total sentient understanding and experience in the perpetual incompleteness of all levels of understanding

excellent

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I loved this book. The narration was well done. The book itself was accessible and interesting.

Excellent

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Interesting to hear the effects that Scottish Independence will have on then and The UK.

All Scots should listen to this.

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