Suez Canal Origins
The Suez Canal, often mistakenly attributed to British efforts, was actually initiated by a French-led private corporation with permission from Egypt's ruler. Despite initial slow progress due to forced labor, the shift to steam shovels revolutionized construction, leading to its grand opening in 1869. The British, who opposed the canal, were content with the existing trade routes, highlighting the geopolitical tensions of the time.In this clip
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