A Brief History of the World in 47 Borders

The book combines history and maps in a way I hadn't seen before. I wonder what led to the decision to focus on these particular borders instead of others.

The stories behind the borders made me think about how much history is embedded in our everyday geography. Has this changed how others view the world map?

Choosing only 47 borders must have been tough. I'm curious what criteria or themes guided the selection process for the most surprising or impactful stories.