?An urgent and accessible study of the forces shaping our future on earth and beyond.? Ed Husain, author of The House of Islam

?A skilful navigation of the regions that could define geopolitics for future generations. One to read to stay ahead of the game.? Dharshini David, author of The Almighty Dollar

?A compelling account of the return of geopolitics by the master of maps.? Professor Brendan Simms, author of Britain?s Europe

?An insight into what will shape the world . . . clear writing in complex times.? Eamonn Holmes

'A useful reminder of the value of consulting an atlas before blundering into world affairs, and especially so in times of rising geopolitical tensions . . . interesting insights.' Financial Times

'Marshall's books are excellent for anyone who takes satisfaction in understanding the world and who harbours a fascination for the shifting alliances . . . Each segment of The Power of Geography is accessible, although by no means simple. Marshall covers much ground, moving smoothly through each nation's background, current struggles and options for the future . . . A sharp and concise evaluations of today's geopolitics.' - Geographical Magazine

'I can't imagine reading a better book this year? Daily MirrorTim Marshall's global bestseller Prisoners of Geography showed how every nation?s choices are limited by mountains, rivers, seas and concrete. Since then, the geography hasn?t changed. But the world has.In this revelatory new book, Marshall explores ten regions that are set to shape global politics in a new age of great-power rivalry: Australia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UK, Greece, Turkey, the Sahel, Ethiopia, Spain and Space. Find out why Europe?s next refugee crisis is closer than it thinks as trouble brews in the Sahel; why the Middle East must look beyond oil and sand to secure its future; why the eastern Mediterranean is one of the most volatile flashpoints of the twenty-first century; and why the Earth?s atmosphere is set to become the world?s next battleground.Delivered with Marshall?s trademark wit and insight, this is a lucid and gripping exploration of the power of geography to shape humanity?s past, present ? and future.?Another outstanding guide to the modern world. Marshall is a master at explaining what you need to know and why.? Peter Frankopan

Tim Marshall is a leading authority on foreign affairs with more than 30 years of reporting experience. He was diplomatic editor at Sky News, and before that was working for the BBC and LBC/IRN radio. He has reported from 40 countries and covered conflicts in Croatia, Bosnia, Macedonia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria and Israel. He is the author of the Sunday Times bestsellers Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps that Tell You Everything You Need to Know About Global Politics and Divided: Why We're Living in an Age of Walls; Worth Dying For: The Power and Politics of Flags; and Shadowplay: Behind the Lines and Under Fire. He is founder and editor of the current affairs site TheWhatandtheWhy.com.

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