Halford Mackinder

by Brian W. Blouet

Book Overview

In the early twentieth century, Halford Mackinder established geography as a new discipline in English universities, predicted the decline of British influence in world affairs and the rise of European totalitarian regimes, and in his personal research made the first ascent of Mount Kenya. His views colored American foreign policy during World War II, and his far-reaching ideas--especially his "Heartland" theory--eventually had great influence on...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1603441980
• ISBN13: 9781603441988
• Release Date: August 2010
• Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"