Publisher's Synopsis
""Political Frontiers and Boundary Making"" is a historical and geographical account of the process of boundary making and the establishment of political frontiers around the world. Written by Thomas Hungerford Holdich, a British geographer and explorer, the book was first published in 1916 and has since become a classic in the field of political geography. The book covers a wide range of topics related to political frontiers, including their historical origins, the role of geography in shaping them, and the political and social factors that influence their creation and maintenance. Holdich examines the various methods of boundary making, including natural boundaries such as rivers and mountains, and artificial boundaries such as lines of latitude and longitude. The book also explores the political and strategic implications of boundary making, including the impact on trade, migration, and military strategy. Holdich provides detailed case studies of boundary making in various regions of the world, including Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Overall, ""Political Frontiers and Boundary Making"" offers a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the complex and often contentious process of boundary making and the establishment of political frontiers. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of political geography, history, and international relations, as well as anyone interested in the history and politics of borders and frontiers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
