Percement De L'isthme De Suez: Exposé Et Documents Officiels... [French]

By Ferdinand de Lesseps

Book Overview

Percement De L'isthme De Suez, by Ferdinand de Lesseps, meticulously details the planning and execution of the Suez Canal project. This comprehensive account, presented in French, includes official documents and insights into the monumental engineering feat that connected the Red Sea and the Mediterranean. De Lesseps, the visionary behind the canal, offers a first-hand perspective on the challenges, innovations, and international significance of this transformative endeavor.

This historical record provides valuable context for understanding the canal's impact on global trade, geopolitics, and engineering practices of the 19th century. A vital resource for historians, engineers, and anyone interested in the story behind one of the world's most important waterways.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: French
• ISBN: 1276460449
• ISBN13: 9781276460446
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"