The History of the Suez Canal: A Personal Narrative

By Ferdinand de Lesseps

Book Overview

The History Of The Suez Canal: A Personal Narrative is a memoir written by Ferdinand de Lesseps, a French diplomat who played a crucial role in the construction of the Suez Canal. The book chronicles the history of the canal, from its conception to its completion, and provides a detailed account of the challenges and obstacles that de Lesseps and his team faced during the construction process. The memoir is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the canal's history. The first chapter provides an overview of the political and economic conditions that led to the construction of the canal, while subsequent chapters delve into the technical details of the project, including the excavation of the canal and the construction of the locks and other infrastructure. Throughout the book, de Lesseps provides a personal perspective on the project, sharing his thoughts and feelings about the challenges he faced and the successes he achieved. He also discusses the political and economic implications of the canal, including its impact on international trade and the relationships between various nations. Overall, The History Of The Suez Canal: A Personal Narrative is a fascinating and informative account of one of the most significant engineering projects in modern history. It provides a unique perspective on the construction of the canal and its impact on the world, making it a must-read for anyone interested in history, engineering, or international relations.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: 1432636758
• ISBN13: 9781432636753
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"