{"product_id":"9781783964130","title":"Prisoners of Geography : Our World Explained in 12 Simple Maps","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Tim Marshall\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGeopolitics\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 31 October 2019 by Elliott \u0026amp; Thompson Limited in the United Kingdom.\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHardback | 80 pages\u003cbr\u003e252 x 313 x 15mm | 716g\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003eShortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year 2019 \/ Shortlisted for Children's Travel Book of the Year, Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards 2020How did the USA become a superpower?Why do people go to war?And why are some countries rich while others are so poor?Find the answers to these questions and many more in this eye-opening book, which uses maps to explain how geography has shaped the history of our world. Discover how the choices of world leaders are swayed by mountains, rivers and seas - and why geography means that history is always repeating itself. This remarkable, unique introduction to world affairs will inspire curious minds everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e A stunning abridged and illustrated edition of the international bestseller Prisoners of Geography, by acclaimed author Tim Marshall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tim Marshall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57391124414789,"sku":"9781783964130","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/3721\/6069\/files\/9781783964130.jpg?v=1773517433","url":"https:\/\/stripyduckbookshopcafe.co.uk\/products\/9781783964130","provider":"The Stripy Duck Bookshop Café","version":"1.0","type":"link"}