Prisoners of Geography
Tim Marshall
An excellent introduction to how geography has shaped the world as we know it, for instance how India and China grew to be global super-powers on each other’s doorstep, or how navigable rivers helped Europe grow into colonial powers. Maps provided! I’ve recommended this to many friends and family and they’ve all loved it – hugely popular.
The Power of Geography
Tim Marshall
The must-read sequel to Prisoners of Geography, with more of a focus on the contemporary geopolitical issues risks the world faces.
The Future of Geography
Tim Marshall
As above but applied to space. The geography and geopolitics of space!