The Canal Builders: Making America's Empire at the Panama Canal (The Penguin History of American Life)
by Julie Greene
In The Canal Builders, Julie Greene chronicles the massive effort to construct the Panama Canal, a cornerstone of American empire-building. Drawing on historical records, the book illuminates the international labor force and political forces that drove this transformative project, reshaping global connectivity and U.S. dominance in the early 1900s.
About This Book
The Canal Builders delves into the construction of the Panama Canal as a pivotal chapter in American history. It examines how the project expanded U.S. influence and power on the world stage.
Julie Greene highlights the diverse workforce involved, including laborers from various nations who faced immense challenges to complete the canal. The book situates this endeavor within the broader context of American imperialism during the early 20th century.
Through detailed historical analysis, it portrays the canal's role in transforming global trade and military strategy. Greene's narrative underscores the engineering triumphs and the social dynamics that defined the era.
As part of The Penguin History of American Life series, the work provides an accessible yet scholarly perspective on how infrastructure projects embodied national ambitions.
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