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  • Prisoners of Geography: Our World Explained in 12 Simple Maps (Illustrated Young Readers Edition) (Politics of Place) by Tim Marshall book cover
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Prisoners of Geography: Our World Explained in 12 Simple Maps (Illustrated Young Readers Edition) (Politics of Place)

by Tim Marshall

World affairs through the lens of geography

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World affairs through the lens of geography

Tim Marshall’s illustrated young readers’ edition uses maps to connect physical landscapes with historical and political developments. Examples in the description include the role of U.S. rivers, the importance of Siberia and Russia’s Far East, Japan’s coastal trade, and the Himalayas’ relationship to war. Maps spanning continents and regions, alongside extensive illustrations, make geography the organizing thread for exploring how place shapes world affairs. The book is an abridged edition of Marshall’s work for adult readers.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young readers interested in geography, history, and world affairs
  • Readers who enjoy learning from maps and illustrations
  • Families or educators seeking an illustrated introduction to how physical landscapes relate to political history

Themes

Geography and world affairsPhysical landscapes and political powerMaps as tools for understanding history

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Book overview

History is a story--and it's impossible to tell the whole tale without understanding the setting. In this eye-opening illustrated edition of the international bestseller Prisoners of Geography, you'll learn to spot connections between geography and world affairs in ways you never noticed before.
  • How did the US's rivers help it become a superpower?
  • Why are harsh, cold and swampy Siberia and the Russian Far East two of that country's most prized regions?
  • How come Japan prefers to trade along the coasts instead of across its land?
  • What do the Himalayas have to do with war?

With colorful maps that capture every continent and region, plus hundreds of illustrations that illuminate how our surroundings shape us, this one-of-a-kind atlas will inspire curious minds of all ages!
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