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#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, author of A Short History of Nearly Everything
Brief description: Jonn Elledge's books include A Brief History of the World in 47 Borders, Elledge's Nontrivial Trivia, and Unproven, Unlikely, and Firmly Believed. At the New Statesman, he created and ran its urbanism-focused CityMetric site, spending six happy years writing about cities, maps, and borders. He lives in London.
Review Quotes: A novel and fascinating perspective on world history.--Bill Bryson, author of A Short History of Nearly Everything