The Age of Walls

This book delves into the theme of borders, walls, and boundaries that divide countries and their populations. From the Great Wall of China to the Berlin Wall, the globe has always been a world of walls, but now we are experiencing a new age of isolationism and economic nationalism. Tim Marshall offers engaging context and real-life experiences to explore how walls, borders, and barriers have been shaping political landscapes for hundreds of years, and especially since 2001. With over a third of the world's nation-states having barriers along their borders, understanding what is behind these divisions is essential to understanding the world we live in today.