The Suez Canal In World Affairs is a book written by Hugh J. Schonfield that provides a comprehensive analysis of the political, economic, and strategic significance of the Suez Canal in world affairs. The book covers the history of the canal, from its construction in the 19th century to its nationalization by Egypt in 1956, and the subsequent Suez Crisis. Schonfield explores the various interests and motivations of the major powers involved in the canal, including the British Empire, France, Egypt, and the United States. ...
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The Suez Canal In World Affairs is a book written by Hugh J. Schonfield that provides a comprehensive analysis of the political, economic, and strategic significance of the Suez Canal in world affairs. The book covers the history of the canal, from its construction in the 19th century to its nationalization by Egypt in 1956, and the subsequent Suez Crisis. Schonfield explores the various interests and motivations of the major powers involved in the canal, including the British Empire, France, Egypt, and the United States. He also examines the impact of the canal on global trade and the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East.The book delves into the complex relationships between the canal, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and the Cold War, and how these factors shaped the international response to the Suez Crisis. Schonfield provides a detailed analysis of the diplomatic negotiations and military actions that took place during the crisis, including the involvement of the United Nations and the role of the superpowers.Overall, The Suez Canal In World Affairs is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Middle East, global politics, and the role of strategic waterways in international affairs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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