My review of an excellent new book on international politics

I’m a bit of a news junkie and am fascinated by national and international politics. However, so much reporting of current affairs lacks context. One needs to know something of the history and geography of a nation or region to make real sense of what is happening today.

British journalist Tim Marshall has written an excellent overview of geo-politics. It has the main title “Prisoners Of Geography” and the sub-title “Ten maps that tell you everything you need to know about global politics”.

It is an easy read and immensely informative. I strongly recommend it and you can see my review here.

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2 Comments

  • Nadine Wiseman
    January 21st, 2016 at 9:34 am

    Thanks Roger. I am not sure if I feel a bit left out because Oceania isn’t covered, or if I feel relieved that it is perhaps because here we live in a stable and relatively straightforward place.

  • Roger Darlington
    January 21st, 2016 at 8:49 pm

    Relieved and fortunate, I think, Nadine.

 




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