Cet auteur britannique est spécialisé dans l'histoire et la politique africaines, ainsi que dans les affaires internationales. Son œuvre explore les relations Nord-Sud, offrant des aperçus pertinents sur les complexités du continent africain. Le style d'écriture d'Arnold se caractérise par sa profondeur analytique et sa clarté, offrant aux lecteurs une compréhension nuancée des enjeux mondiaux critiques. Son vaste corpus d'œuvres comprend des contributions académiques et des récits de voyage captivants, reflétant une connaissance et une perspective approfondies sur les affaires mondiales.
Using the study of movement as a focus, Russell-Wood gains unique insight into the diversity, breadth, and balance between the competing interests and priorities that characterized the Portuguese culture and its expansion spanning four centuries' events on four different continents.
Focusing on the significance of global trade and strategic movement, this book examines around 50 key highways, including roads, railways, rivers, and maritime routes. Each route is highlighted for its historical importance in trade, military strategy, or as a unifying or dividing boundary among nations. Notable examples include the Suez and Panama canals, the Silk Road, and the Trans-US Railway. The inclusion of location maps enhances understanding of these vital connections in global geography and history.
Enciclopedia illustrata dei Paesi, delle città, dei capolavori della natura e dell'arte