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Lifetime: 1805 - 1894 Passed: ≈ 130 years ago

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Ferdinand de Lesseps

Books by Ferdinand de Lesseps

History of the Suez Canal Cover image

History of the Suez Canal

History Non-Fiction Speech Biography
19th century History Trade Egypt Diplomacy Geography Engineering Transportation Infrastructure International relations Construction Suez Canal

This book is a firsthand account of the construction of the Suez Canal, presented as a lecture delivered by Ferdinand de Lesseps, the project's architect, to the Societe de Gens Lettres in Paris in 1870. It offers insights into the challenges and tri...