In the bestselling tradition of “Why Nations Fail” and “The Revenge of Geography,” an award-winning journalist uses 10 maps of crucial regions to explain the geo-political strategies of the world powers, according to a review on goodreads.com.
Marshall explains in clear and engaging prose the complex geo-political strategies of key parts of the globe: What does it mean that Russia must have a navy, but also has frozen ports six months a year; how is China’s future constrained by its geography; why will Europe never be united; and why will America never be invaded.
Shining a light on the unavoidable physical realities that shape all of our aspirations and endeavors, “Prisoners of Geography” is the critical guide to one of the major determining factors in world history.
