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Author: Tim Marshall

How good is your knowledge of the world around you? Have fun, alone or with company, with this interactive quiz and discover who is the best couch explorer!

Test your geographical and geopolitical...

How good is your knowledge of the world around you? Have fun, alone or with company, with this interactive quiz and discover who is the best couch explorer!

Test your geographical and geopolitical knowledge and discover your geographical IQ with the help of best-selling author Tim Marshall.
Covering every region of the planet, the book, designed to entertain...

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  • Release Date 05/2025
  • Number of pages Number of pages 328
  • Cover Cover Soft
  • Year of publication Year of publication 2025
  • Publisher Publisher Dioptra
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Description

Description

How good is your knowledge of the world around you? Have fun, alone or with company, with this interactive quiz and discover who is the best couch explorer!

Test your geographical and geopolitical knowledge and discover your geographical IQ with the help of best-selling author Tim Marshall.
Covering every region of the planet, the book, designed to entertain you while also expanding your knowledge of the world, "examines" you with a variety of questions, puzzles, word games, and maps.

The Greek edition is enriched with topics from Greek geography and geopolitics.

In the book you will encounter:

  • Questions that connect geography with politics and history.
  • Knowledge tests on important geographical locations of the planet.
  • Quiz on how geography shaped events and borders.



    Why We Loved It:

    • It is the ideal companion to the bestseller "Prisoners of Geography", but it also stands on its own.
    • It turns learning about geopolitics into a fun knowledge game.
    • Includes 100 questions of varying difficulty to test yourself or your friends.
  • This book is for you if:

    • You loved "Prisoners of Geography" and want to try out what you learned.
    • You enjoy knowledge quizzes and are interested in global geography, history, and international relations.


      What questions can you expect?

      See some examples:

      40. What is the expected population of Africa in 2050?

      a) 1.5 billion
      b) 2 billion
      c) 2.5 billion
      d) 4 billion

      41. From which city-state did the first Greek settlers who founded Cyrene in Libya originate, according to Herodotus?

      a) Athens
      b) Thera
      c) Knossos
      d) Sparta

      42. Thucydides lived through the plague of Athens and mentions that the disease, which killed ⅓ of the city's population, originated from Egypt.

      True or False?

      43. How many times did Constantine Cavafy visit Greece during his lifetime?

      a) Once
      b) Twice
      c) Three times
      d) Five times

      About the Author

      Tim Marshall is a distinguished journalist and author, specializing in international relations and geopolitics. As a diplomatic editor for Sky News and a war correspondent, he has covered events in over thirty countries, from wars to presidential elections. His work has been recognized with nominations for awards such as the Orwell Prize. He is the author of many successful books, with "Prisoners of Geography" being a timeless bestseller worldwide. Other well-known works include "Dividing Walls", "Worth Dying For", and "The Power of Geography", offering deep insights into contemporary geopolitics.

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      Specifications

      Specifications

      Author
      Tim Marshall
      Publisher
      Dioptra
      Original Title
      Prisoners of Geography: The Quiz Book
      Language
      Greek
      Subtitle
      -
      Cover
      Soft
      Number of Pages
      328
      Release Date
      05/2025
      Publication Date
      2025
      Dimensions
      15x23 cm
      Award
      -
      ISBN-13
      9786181000541

      Important information

      Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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      Description & Specifications

      How good is your knowledge of the world around you? Have fun, alone or with company, with this interactive quiz and discover who is the best couch explorer!

      Test your geographical and geopolitical knowledge and discover your geographical IQ with the help of best-selling author Tim Marshall.
      Covering every region of the planet, the book, designed to entertain you while also expanding your knowledge of the world, "examines" you with a variety of questions, puzzles, word games, and maps.

      The Greek edition is enriched with topics from Greek geography and geopolitics.

      In the book you will encounter:

      • Questions that connect geography with politics and history.
      • Knowledge tests on important geographical locations of the planet.
      • Quiz on how geography shaped events and borders.



        Why We Loved It:

        • It is the ideal companion to the bestseller "Prisoners of Geography", but it also stands on its own.
        • It turns learning about geopolitics into a fun knowledge game.
        • Includes 100 questions of varying difficulty to test yourself or your friends.
      • This book is for you if:

        • You loved "Prisoners of Geography" and want to try out what you learned.
        • You enjoy knowledge quizzes and are interested in global geography, history, and international relations.


          What questions can you expect?

          See some examples:

          40. What is the expected population of Africa in 2050?

          a) 1.5 billion
          b) 2 billion
          c) 2.5 billion
          d) 4 billion

          41. From which city-state did the first Greek settlers who founded Cyrene in Libya originate, according to Herodotus?

          a) Athens
          b) Thera
          c) Knossos
          d) Sparta

          42. Thucydides lived through the plague of Athens and mentions that the disease, which killed ⅓ of the city's population, originated from Egypt.

          True or False?

          43. How many times did Constantine Cavafy visit Greece during his lifetime?

          a) Once
          b) Twice
          c) Three times
          d) Five times

          About the Author

          Tim Marshall is a distinguished journalist and author, specializing in international relations and geopolitics. As a diplomatic editor for Sky News and a war correspondent, he has covered events in over thirty countries, from wars to presidential elections. His work has been recognized with nominations for awards such as the Orwell Prize. He is the author of many successful books, with "Prisoners of Geography" being a timeless bestseller worldwide. Other well-known works include "Dividing Walls", "Worth Dying For", and "The Power of Geography", offering deep insights into contemporary geopolitics.

          Manufacturer

          Author
          Tim Marshall
          Publisher
          Dioptra
          Original Title
          Prisoners of Geography: The Quiz Book
          Language
          Greek
          Subtitle
          -
          Cover
          Soft
          Number of Pages
          328
          Release Date
          05/2025
          Publication Date
          2025
          Dimensions
          15x23 cm
          Award
          -
          ISBN-13
          9786181000541

          Important information

          Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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