The History Of The Suez Canal

""The History of the Suez Canal: A Personal Narrative"" is a book written by Ferdinand de Lesseps, the French diplomat and engineer who oversaw the construction of the Suez Canal. The book provides a detailed account of the planning, financing, and construction of the canal, as well as the political and social context in which it was built. De Lesseps draws on his own experiences and observations, as well as a wealth of archival material, to offer a comprehensive overview of one of the most significant engineering feats of the 19th century. The book also explores the impact of the canal on global trade and diplomacy, and the controversies that surrounded its construction and operation. Overall, ""The History of the Suez Canal"" is a fascinating and informative account of a landmark achievement in the history of modern transportation and communication.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.