Tells the story of the creation of the Suez Canal--heralded as a symbol of progress that would unite nations--and the part played by its driving force, French diplomat and engineer Ferdinand de Lesseps.

The National Book Award–winning epic chronicle of the creation of the Panama Canal, a first-rate drama of the bold and brilliant engineering feat that was filled with both tragedy and triumph, told by master historian David McCullough. From the ...

One of the world's greatest engineering achievements is now a major cruise destination. This comprehensive edition includes the dramatic history and unique geography of the Panama Canal with information on the ports of Florida, the Caribbean ...

Presents a history of the Panama Canal from the time Colombus first anchored off the coast of Panama through the signing of the 1977 United States-Panama treaties.

Relates the history of how the Panama Canal was planned and built, including the political, international, and health aspects of getting the project finished on time.

Historical overview of the building of the Suez Canal, including examination of the geo-politics, countries, and key personalities that played significant roles in its creation.

This book traces the history of the Panama Canal from the early exploration of Central and South America by the Spanish, through French efforts to build a canal in Panama, to the successful United States completion of the canal in the early ...