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

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I can't imagine reading a better book this year Daily Mirror
Another outstanding guide to the modern world. Marshall is a master at explaining what you need to know and why Peter Frankopan, author of The Silk Roads
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

Tim Marshalls global bestseller Prisoners of Geography showed how every nations choices are limited by mountains, rivers, seas and concrete. Since then, the geography hasnt changed. But the world has.

In this revelatory new book, Marshall explores ten 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 Europes 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 twenty-first century; and why the Earths atmosphere is set to become the worlds next battleground.

Delivered with Marshalls trademark wit and insight, this is a lucid and gripping exploration of the power of geography to shape humanitys past, present and future.

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An urgent and accessible study of the forces shaping our future on earth and beyond.Ed Husain, author ofThe 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 ofThe Almighty Dollar

A compelling account of the return of geopolitics by the master of maps.Professor Brendan Simms, author ofBritains Europe

An insight into what will shape the world . . . clear writing in complex times.Eamonn Holmes

'A useful reminder of the value of consulting an atlas before blundering into world affairs, and especially so in times of rising geopolitical tensions . . . interesting insights.'Financial Times

'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 ofThe Power of Geographyis 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 Magazine

Author Bio

Tim Marshallis a leading authority on foreign affairs with more than thirty years of reporting experience. He was diplomatic editor at Sky News and before that worked for the BBC and LBC/IRN radio. He has reported from forty countries and covered conflicts in Croatia, Bosnia, Macedonia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Israel. He is the author ofPrisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Explain Everything About the World;The Age of Walls: How Barriers Between Nations Are Changing Our World; andA Flag Worth Dying For: The Power and Politics of National Symbols. He is founder and editor of the current affairs site TheWhatandtheWhy.com.