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jimbowen0306's review against another edition
3.0
A few years ago, I read Edmund Morris’s books about Teddy Roosevelt. One of those books discussed his presidency generally (unsurprisingly), and the machinations behind the creation of the Panama Canal, in particular. That book made me sufficiently interested in the Panama Canal to read this book, when I saw it at my local Waterstones.
I found this book really detailed, and explained the history that lead to the canal being built, with some thoroughness. At the same time, you’ll be left understanding why the weight of political gravity moved from Western Europe to the USA.
The biggest issue with the book might be that the book might seem too detailed and leave you thinking you’d really want to know all the detail to finish it.
I found this book really detailed, and explained the history that lead to the canal being built, with some thoroughness. At the same time, you’ll be left understanding why the weight of political gravity moved from Western Europe to the USA.
The biggest issue with the book might be that the book might seem too detailed and leave you thinking you’d really want to know all the detail to finish it.
xxstefaniereadsxx's review against another edition
informative
slow-paced
4.0
The Panama Canal transects the Isthmus of Panama, connecting the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific. The Canal is 51 miles long and is an essential waterway for maritime trade. The Canal was constructed between May 04, 1901 and August 15, 1914. Colombia, France, and the United States were the contributors to the construction, with the United States taking control and finishing the project. This book details the construction of the Canal, and all of the political and economic issues surrounding it. I knew very little about this canal, and bought this book because I enjoy this historians other books. I learned a great deal about the construction and hazards associated with the construction in that time period on such a large scale.
stevelarsen's review against another edition
4.0
An ambitious and thorough recounting of what it took to build the Panama Canel. Truly amazing amount of research, told in a compelling way. Some things, maybe, could have been left out, but I can't say what. It's just damn L-O-N-G