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Parting the Desert: The Creation of the Suez Canal
Karabell, Zachary
Summary
The building of the Suez Canal was considered the greatest engineering feat of the 19th century, but, as Zachary Karabell shows in this book, there was much more to it than just a marvel of construction.
The building of the Suez Canal was considered the greatest engineering feat of the 19th century, but, as Zachary Karabell shows in this book, there was much more to it than just a marvel of construction. In addition, Parting the Desert describes an extraordinary meeting between East and West.
Perfect for fans of History, Business, Finance & Law, Economics, History of Engineering & Technology, Ship References, Animals Habitats.
Highlights
- Easy to enjoy: 320 pages · Hardcover
- By Karabell, Zachary
Details
- ISBN: 9780719561603
- Author: Karabell, Zachary
- Format: Hardcover
- Pages: 320
- Language: English
- Publication date: 19 June 2003
- Condition: Used – Very Good
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The building of the Suez Canal was considered the greatest engineering feat of the 19th century, but, as Zachary Karabell shows in this book, there was much more to it than just a marvel of construction.

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