The History of the Suez Canal
A lively picture of the origin and completion of the Suez Canal (built between 1859 and 1869) and his architect, Vicomte de Lesseps. This is the translation of a lecture given before the Societe de Gens Lettres in Paris, in April 1870 by de Lesseps himself. (Summary by Availle)
Genre(s): Art, Design & Architecture, Memoirs, Modern (19th C)
Language: English
Section | Chapter | Reader | Time |
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Play 01 | Preface | Availle |
00:10:04 |
Play 02 | Lecture Part 1 | Availle |
00:53:50 |
Play 03 | Lecture Part 2 | Availle |
00:34:04 |