Prisoners of Geography
Tim Marshall
11 people recommended it in 7 threads, 2016–2024.
What people on Hacker News said
An overview of political geography, and how the physical structure of land and water affects the cultures living there, their opportunities, and their place in the world.
It gives a level of analysis that news reports don't go anywhere near, and it's given me a much wider perspective of the world and more nuanced view of current events.
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Fascinating story about how borders and geography shape nations. For example why would russians attack Ukraine and why are African nations less developed.
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