Editors, Charles River
The Suez Canal: The History and Legacy of the World's Most Famous Waterway
- ISBN 13:
- 9781985580954
- author:
- Editors, Charles River
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 48
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Modern, 19th Century,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Suez Canal: The History and Legacy of the World's Most Famous Waterway by Charles River. A proposal to link the Red Sea with the Mediterranean through an artificial canal dates back thousands of years, with ancient civilizations such as Egypt's Nineteenth Dynasty attempting to bring it to life. This ambitious project was revisited in 1831, when a young French diplomat named Ferdinand de Lesseps became determined to make it a reality. De Lesseps' efforts ultimately led to the construction of the modern Suez Canal, one of the most famous waterways in the world. The Suez Canal: The History and Legacy of the World's Most Famous Waterway examines the various attempts to create this canal over thousands of years, from its ancient roots to its modern-day significance. For those interested in history, engineering, or international relations, this book provides a detailed look at the Suez Canal's fascinating past.
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