RIVERS OF POWER: How a Natural Force Raised Kingdoms, Destroyed Civilizations, and Shapes Our World

Rivers, more than any road, technology, or political leader, have shaped the course of human civilization. They have opened frontiers, founded cities, settled borders, and fed billions. Smith reveals how and why rivers have so profoundly influenced our civilization and examines the importance this vast arterial power holds for the future of humanity. Illustrated, some in color.