Nominated for the Waterstones Book of the Year 2019 and for the Children's Travel Book of the Year at the Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards 2020, this book explores crucial questions such as: How did the USA become a superpower? Why do people go to war? And why are some countries rich while others are poor? In this enlightening book, maps are used to explain how geography has shaped the history of our world. Discover how the choices of global leaders are influenced by mountains, rivers, and seas - and why geography means that history always repeats itself. This unique introduction to global issues will inspire curious minds everywhere. It is a stunning, dedicated, and illustrated edition of the international bestseller "Prisoners of Geography" by acclaimed author Tim Marshall.