Building the Panama Canal (Perspectives on Modern World History)

ISBN 10: 0737763647 ISBN 13: 9780737763645

Publisher: Greenhaven Press, 2012

Synopsis

This series provides multiple views of momentous events in recent history; each book helps readers develop critical thinking skills, increase global awareness, and enhance their understanding of international perspectives about historic events.; This title explores the historical/cultural events leading up to and following the building of the Panama Canal, issues surrounding ownership of the canal and related treaties, and personal narratives from people who visited the canal during construction; Using primary and secondary sources, each volume provides background information on a significant event in modern world history, presents the controversies surrounding the event, and offers first-person narratives from people who lived through or were imp

About this edition

• Publisher: Greenhaven Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0737763647
• ISBN 13: 9780737763645
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 224
• Editor: Engdahl Sylvia