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# Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Explain Everything About the World (Politics of Place)

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Review: Eye opener of geography and politics - Absolutely enjoying this book. As one who does not have a very good understanding of how things work politically in the world, this has helped me to understand more thoroughly the dynamics involved in geography and the political games that are played. I have also gained knowledge about our world as a whole. Now that I have started, I cannot put this book down. I am almost done. Everyone should read this book. It will open your eyes and understanding of geography and politics involved.
Review: The power of geography! - The book Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Explain Everything About the World (Politics of Place Book 1) by journalist Tim Marshall explores the impact that geography has on international relations. Marshall uses ten maps of key regions of the world to explain how the physical aspects of a country, such as its location, its climate, its natural resources, and its borders, can influence its foreign policy. The book begins with a discussion of the importance of geography in politics. Marshall argues that the leaders of countries are not completely free to make their own decisions, since their options are limited by geographical conditions. For example, Russia needs to have a navy in order to project its power to the world, but its ports are frozen for six months of the year, limiting its ability to operate at sea. Marshall then examines ten key regions of the world, using maps to illustrate his points. In the chapter on Russia, for example, Marshall explains how Russia's location between Europe and Asia, its extreme climate, and its long borders have made it vulnerable to foreign invasions. In the chapter on China, Marshall explains how geography has helped China become an economic powerhouse, but has also limited its ability to project its military power. The book concludes with a discussion of the future of geography in politics. Marshall argues that geography will continue to be an important factor in international relations, but that the impact of geography may be tempered by technological development. For example, the development of aircraft and ballistic missiles has allowed countries to extend their military power further, reducing the importance of land borders. Prisoners of Geography is a fascinating and well written book that offers a new perspective on international politics. The book is a must-read for anyone who wants to better understand how geography affects the world around us. Here are some of the book's highlights: The book uses maps effectively to illustrate its points. The book is accessible to the general reader, but it is also informative for readers who are more knowledgeable about geography. The book is relevant to current events as it discusses the implications of geography for the politics of the major world powers. The book is a good starting point to learn more about the importance of geography in international politics. If you are interested in learning more about international politics, I recommend reading Prisoners of Geography. It is a book that will help you better understand the world around you.

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| Best Sellers Rank | #8,884 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2 in Human Geography (Books) #2 in Historical Geography #6 in Middle Eastern Politics |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 6,278 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Eye opener of geography and politics
*by D***A on February 10, 2026*

Absolutely enjoying this book. As one who does not have a very good understanding of how things work politically in the world, this has helped me to understand more thoroughly the dynamics involved in geography and the political games that are played. I have also gained knowledge about our world as a whole. Now that I have started, I cannot put this book down. I am almost done. Everyone should read this book. It will open your eyes and understanding of geography and politics involved.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The power of geography!
*by M***S on August 23, 2023*

The book Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Explain Everything About the World (Politics of Place Book 1) by journalist Tim Marshall explores the impact that geography has on international relations. Marshall uses ten maps of key regions of the world to explain how the physical aspects of a country, such as its location, its climate, its natural resources, and its borders, can influence its foreign policy. The book begins with a discussion of the importance of geography in politics. Marshall argues that the leaders of countries are not completely free to make their own decisions, since their options are limited by geographical conditions. For example, Russia needs to have a navy in order to project its power to the world, but its ports are frozen for six months of the year, limiting its ability to operate at sea. Marshall then examines ten key regions of the world, using maps to illustrate his points. In the chapter on Russia, for example, Marshall explains how Russia's location between Europe and Asia, its extreme climate, and its long borders have made it vulnerable to foreign invasions. In the chapter on China, Marshall explains how geography has helped China become an economic powerhouse, but has also limited its ability to project its military power. The book concludes with a discussion of the future of geography in politics. Marshall argues that geography will continue to be an important factor in international relations, but that the impact of geography may be tempered by technological development. For example, the development of aircraft and ballistic missiles has allowed countries to extend their military power further, reducing the importance of land borders. Prisoners of Geography is a fascinating and well written book that offers a new perspective on international politics. The book is a must-read for anyone who wants to better understand how geography affects the world around us. Here are some of the book's highlights: The book uses maps effectively to illustrate its points. The book is accessible to the general reader, but it is also informative for readers who are more knowledgeable about geography. The book is relevant to current events as it discusses the implications of geography for the politics of the major world powers. The book is a good starting point to learn more about the importance of geography in international politics. If you are interested in learning more about international politics, I recommend reading Prisoners of Geography. It is a book that will help you better understand the world around you.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unique perspective, well written
*by J***H on June 24, 2025*

I've seen World power struggles refined by energy, water and other things, but overall geography is a fascinating and clearly relevant look. The author is convincing but doesn't need to be. What is laid out makes itself very clearly obvious, out just isn't often looked at that way. Whether you like geography, World politics, history, military affairs or just want to learn something new and interesting, this is a worthwhile and interesting read

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