“The Suez Canal: Letters and Documents Descriptive of Its Rise and Progress in 1854-1856” offers a unique, first-hand account of the early stages of one of the most ambitious engineering projects in history. Translated by N. Dâ€(TM)anvers from the original French “Lettres, Journal et Documents pour servir à l'histoire du canal de Suez, ” this collection provides invaluable insight into the vision and challenges faced by Ferdinand de Lesseps, the driving force behind the canal's construction.
Through letters and official documents, readers gain a detailed understanding of the political maneuvering, financial negotiations, and logistical hurdles that characterized the canal's initial phases. This book serves as a crucial historical record, illuminating the complexities of 19th-century international relations and the transformative impact of the Suez Canal on global trade and geopolitics. It is an essential resource for historians, engineers, and anyone interested in the story of this iconic waterway.
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