The Suez Canal: The History and Legacy of the World's Most Famous Waterway Audiobook Download by Charles River Editors

Charles River Editors have released a new audiobook, "The Suez Canal: The History and Legacy of the World's Most Famous Waterway." This book is available for download on Audible.

The Suez Canal was the longest and one of the most important canals in the world. It connected the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, running along its banks for over 1,200 kilometers (750 miles) between 1859 and 1956. The canal is a key link between Europe and Asia, linking Europe with Africa and with the Middle East.

The Suez Canal was the world's first modern waterway. Its completion in November 1869 marked the beginning of a new era for globalization and international trade, which have increased exponentially since then. But the history of the canal is more complicated than that. The opening ceremony took place on November 17, 1869, but work on the canal began in earnest only three years earlier with an engineering competition that brought together French, British, and Ottoman engineers.

The Suez Canal is one of the world's most famous waterways, and it connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea. Today, it is a vital waterway for trade and transportation as well as a recreational spot. The canal has a long and colorful history that includes war, politics, disease and culture.

The Suez Canal was built by French engineer, Marc Isambard Brunel and opened on November 6, 1869. Named after the three countries that funded it--Egypt, France, and Great Britain--it's still one of the world's most famous water highways for its role in connecting Europe with Asia.