Prisoners of Geography

by Tim Marshall

First published 2015

Geography is destiny. From the frozen Arctic to the sun-scorched Middle East, world leaders are prisoners of their landscapes. Veteran journalist Tim Marshall reveals how mountains, rivers, and seas have shaped the fates of nations, from Putin's quest for warm-water ports to the tangled borders that decimate the Middle East. Packed with insightful maps and on-the-ground accounts, this is an essential guide to understanding the real forces that will continue to mold our world.

Genres: history, geography, politics, non-fiction

Vibes: informative, insightful, thought-provoking

Tropes: informative-non-fiction

Setting: Arctic, Middle East

240 pages · Paperback · Scribner

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