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Prisoners of Geography

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What’s it about?

Geography is the silent force shaping nations' destinies—from Russia's need for buffers to China's island-building. Tim Marshall reveals how mountains, rivers, and seas dictate global power.

You’ll learn

  • Why Russia fears its open plains
  • China's strategic island-building
  • America's geographic advantage
  • How water drives Middle East conflicts