A Brief History of the World in 47 Borders

Surprising Stories Behind the Lines on Our Maps

#1 International Bestseller

Every border tells a surprising story in this uncommonly enlightening history that will change the way you understand the world

“A novel and fascinating perspective on world history.”—Bill Bryson

“By turns surprising, funny, bleak, ridiculous, or all four of those at once.”—Gideon Defoe, The Atlas of Extinct Countries

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