02249cam a22003013u 4500 65092 UtSlPG 20260610134513.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 HE Lesseps, Ferdinand de, 1805-1894 Histoire du Canal de Suez Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-04-17 Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "Histoire du Canal de Suez" by Ferdinand de Lesseps is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book chronicles the events surrounding the construction of the Suez Canal, focusing on Lesseps’ personal experiences, the political negotiations, engineering challenges, and the historical significance of this monumental project. In this work, Lesseps recounts the extensive preparations that preceded the construction of the canal, including his interactions with various political leaders, especially the vice-royalty of Egypt. He emphasizes the importance of careful studies and professional collaboration among engineers from different countries to overcome the technical hurdles of digging the canal. The narrative details the logistical challenges faced during the construction, the political opposition, especially from England, and the eventual triumph of opening the canal on November 17, 1869, which connected the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and revolutionized global trade. Through his detailed and engaging storytelling, Lesseps not only highlights the significance of the Suez Canal but also advocates for perseverance and initiative in the face of obstacles. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Suez Canal (Egypt) -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65092 105915 105915