*THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER* 'I can't imagine reading a better book this year’ Daily Mirror Tim 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.‘Another outstanding guide to the modern world. Marshall is a master at explaining what you need to know and why.’ Peter Frankopan ‘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

Tim Marshall, the New York Times bestselling author of Prisoners of Geography, offers “a readable primer to many of the biggest problems facing the world” (Daily Express, UK) by examining the borders, walls, and boundaries that divide countries and their populations.

The biggest geopolitical story of the coming century from the multi-million-copy international bestselling author of Prisoners of Geography