{"product_id":"the-atlas-of-microstates-9780008703493","title":"The Atlas of Microstates","description":"An ideal gift for anyone with an intrigue for geographical curiosities.\u003cp\u003eDefined as sovereign states with a very small population, land area, or both, microstates serve as fascinating case studies of geopolitical significance. This atlas explores the unique history, politics, and self-determination of the world's smallest states.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnder what conditions do microstates form in the first place? Is there a correlation between the size of a political unit and its relative sovereignty? What contributes to the success of ministates, or, in certain cases, their failure?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom modern day city-states, island countries as well as sparsely populated territories, to historical anomalies, tax havens, aspirant states and micronations, this atlas considers a wide range of countries largely defined by their relative smallness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA beautifully-designed collection ideal for those with an interest in geopolitics and cartographic curiosities, some of the microstates explored in this book include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eLiechtenstein \u003c\/strong\u003eone of the smallest countries in the world today - and also one of the wealthiest - with a territory that covers approximately 25km from north to south, the only country located entirely in the Alps\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eCocos (Keeling) Islands \u003c\/strong\u003econsisting of two coral atolls with a total area of 14m2, where fewer than 600 people live and the majority of the population is Muslim\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eCouto Misto\u003c\/strong\u003e a de-facto semi-independent state which many believe had special sovereign rights granted to it by a 12th century princess, later disputed by Spain and Portugal and eventually partitioned in 1864\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese along with many more examples are captured in this engaging atlas full of geographical intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Zoran Nikolic, Collins Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Collins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/07\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.30h x 5.90w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780008703493\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn in an area of constant political change in what was once Yugoslavia and is now Serbia, Zoran Nikolic saw the impact political change had on people's daily lives. This interest in geography extended outside Eastern Europe and became a lifetime fascination with borders and political geography.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Collins","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43097759547507,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_6749138e-6d30-4a0e-9f88-08430d95e444.jpg?v=1748613369","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/the-atlas-of-microstates-9780008703493","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}