Have you ever thought about why a country's borders are where they are? 'Dividing up the World; the story of our international borders and why they are where they are', is an utterly fascinating study of how borders have come about and the stories behind them. As well as unearthing tales and anecdotes relating to more familiar borders, the author also examines less well-known ones including the Drummully Polyp, the Scots Dike, the Medicine Line, the Gadsden Purchase, Neutral Moresnet, the Green Line, the Sand Wall, the Gambian 'Ceded Mile', the Caprivi Strip and an island that changes nationality twice a year. The result is a highly entertaining, meticulously-researched book, full of accounts of geography, maps, politics, colonialism, power, aggression and negotiation. After reading 'Dividing up the World; the story of our international borders and why they are where they are', you will never think of borders in the same way again.

About the Author
This is the first book by Paul Doe. He is a geography graduate with a passion for travel and maps. His working life has focused on social housing and homelessness. Paul was recognised for his achievements with an MBE in 2016.


Book Information
ISBN 9781913567040
Author Paul Doe
Format Paperback
Page Count 400
Imprint The Conrad Press
Publisher The Conrad Press
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 29mm