The Power of Geography

by Tim Marshall

First published 2021

From the frozen Arctic to the crowded streets of Hong Kong, Tim Marshall's "The Power of Geography" lays bare the inescapable physical forces shaping global power. As borders are redrawn and old orders collapse, this incisive book reveals how land, water, and climate determine the fates of nations. With a historian's eye for detail and a storyteller's flair, Marshall illuminates the geographic pressures that will dominate the century ahead.

Genres: history, geography, non-fiction, academic

Vibes: thought-provoking

Tropes: informative

Setting: Arctic, Hong Kong

Period: 21st-century

380 pages · Paperback · Elliott & Thompson Limited

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