Why does understanding geography mean understanding the world?

Prisoners Of Geography is an essential book for anyone who wants to truly understand global politics and current world events. Why? Because geographic factors shape leaders' decisions, state policies and events that affect our daily lives. Without knowledge of geographical context, you cannot have a complete picture of the world.

Discover the reasons behind global decisions

The book Prisoners Of Geography: Ten Maps That Tell You Everything You Need To Know reveals how natural barriers such as mountains, rivers or seas limit states' strategic choices and explains, for example, why Russia needs warm-water ports - a factor that led to significant geopolitical moves like the annexation of Crimea. It also shows that the shapes and borders of Middle Eastern countries, often seen as artificial, have deep geographic reasons that will influence their future viability as independent nation-states.

The world is explored through ten chapters dedicated to specific regions - from Russia, China, the USA, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, India and Pakistan, through Europe, Japan and Korea, to Greenland and the Arctic. The book provides clear maps, essays and the author's firsthand experiences as a traveller, weaving past, present and future into a comprehensible and fascinating narrative.

Benefits of the book:

• A unique perspective on global politics through the lens of geography
• Practical understanding of contemporary conflicts and international relations
• Clear maps and straightforward explanations of geographic influences
• Ten chapters devoted to key world regions
• The author's experiences add vitality and authenticity to the text

Key product features:

• International bestseller recommended by The International and Sunday Times
• Combines an essayistic approach with maps
• The book offers deep insight into geopolitics and history
• Clear and inspiring language for a wide readership
• Not only suitable for politics enthusiasts, but for anyone who wants to better understand global connections