Voyage des souverains: Inauguration du Canal de Suez by Gustave Nicole
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"Voyage des souverains: Inauguration du Canal de Suez" by Gustave Nicole is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book documents the significant event of the inauguration of the Suez Canal on November 17, 1869, and highlights the presence of notable European monarchs who gathered in Egypt to celebrate this monumental achievement that connected Europe and the Orient. In the narrative, the author vividly describes the festivities surrounding the
canal's opening, detailing the arrival of dignitaries such as the Empress Eugénie of France, Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria, and the Prince of Prussia. The book captures the grandeur of the ceremonies, which included religious rites blending Christian and Islamic traditions, as well as the camaraderie among the global leaders who attended. Nicole emphasizes the efforts of Ferdinand de Lesseps, the chief architect of the canal, and the khédivé of Egypt, Ismaïl Ier, whose vision and leadership played a crucial role in bringing this ambitious project to fruition. Through rich descriptions and illustrations, the book allows readers to appreciate the historical significance and cultural impact of the Suez Canal's inauguration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Nicole, Gustave, 1835- |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Riou, Edouard, 1833-1900 |
| Title | Voyage des souverains: Inauguration du Canal de Suez |
| Credits |
Produced by Claudine Corbasson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | HE: Social sciences: Transportation and communications |
| Subject | Egypt -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | Visits of state -- Egypt -- Suez |
| Subject | Suez Canal (Egypt) -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 53805 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-53805-1 |
| Release Date | Dec 26, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 565 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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