Government of the Canal Zone

By George Washington Goethals

Book Overview

""Government of the Canal Zone"" is a book written by George Washington Goethals in 1915. The book provides a detailed account of the governance of the Panama Canal Zone, a territory controlled by the United States from 1903 to 1979. Goethals, who was the chief engineer of the Panama Canal project and the first governor of the Canal Zone, offers a comprehensive overview of the administrative, legal, and political structures put in place to manage the Canal Zone. The book covers topics such as the establishment of a civil government, the role of the military in maintaining order, the management of public services, and the relationship between the Canal Zone and the Republic of Panama. Goethals' insights into the challenges and successes of governing a foreign territory are informative and insightful, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American imperialism and colonialism.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436861276
• ISBN13: 9781436861274
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"