Tim Marshall (2) (1959–)

The book is well-written and the subject interesting, but the "lay of the land" is somewhat out of date now, almost 10 years after publication.

However, a lot of the author's observations and even predictions held up reasonably well.

The maps could have been better IMO, but that's true of every geography book I read.

This book should be a must read for all global citizens. Learning about geography is important ... but learning about the historical, political, and economic impact (and decisions) that geography had on nations is entertaining AND informative. Each chapter focuses on a different part of the world to keep your attention and the information relevant. The author is very scientific in his writing which should make this readable by all.

Interesting to learn about how physical position influences foreign policy choices. Great information for anyone interested, but difficult to get through.

Before reading this book, I did not know about many of the walls around the world of which the author explored in depth. The historical background of walls in different countries and where we stand today was fascinating. As long as there are humans on this planet there will be walls, even invisible ones in our hearts and minds to separate ourselves from others we don't know or are afraid of.