Ferdinand de Lesseps, a towering figure in the 19th century, is best known for leading two of the most audacious canal projects in history: the Suez Canal and the Panama Canal.
Another classic by Nicholas Vardy. I suggest readers check out David McCullough's great book "The Path Between the Seas" and a chapter in his "Brave Companions" on the Panama railroad which was financed by Wall Street investors. This railroad was immensely profitable moving gold from California to the east coast. This was before the Panama Canal which was largely built along the Panama railway line. You can always count on Nicholas to have both a global, financial and historical perspective. A subscription is worth its weight in gold!!! Carl Delfeld. Global Gambits
Another classic by Nicholas Vardy. I suggest readers check out David McCullough's great book "The Path Between the Seas" and a chapter in his "Brave Companions" on the Panama railroad which was financed by Wall Street investors. This railroad was immensely profitable moving gold from California to the east coast. This was before the Panama Canal which was largely built along the Panama railway line. You can always count on Nicholas to have both a global, financial and historical perspective. A subscription is worth its weight in gold!!! Carl Delfeld. Global Gambits
Thanks, Carl. Aporeciate it!