by Robert D. Kaplan
4/5; probably only Robert D. Kaplan could have done it-- circle the Indian Ocean and use it as the hinge point for an exploration of both history and futurology. will the monsoon ocean be flooded with three Indian flat-tops, 2 Chinese, as well as cruisers from Australia, Japan, South Korea, and the ...
This in intended to be a slightly more useful review than my first pass (below).Kaplan presents a survey of the Indian Ocean littoral – from Oman to Zanzibar - moving clockwise about the Sea in conscious imitation of the ancient periplous (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Periplous , which were descript...
This is a fascinating, informative and detailed book with full chapters devoted to many of the countries surrounding the Indian Ocean. Author Robert Kaplan makes a good case that this area of the world will only be increasing in importance. His chapters on Oman and Yemen are especially interesting ...
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