Examines the history of the Panama Canal, from its conceptual stage through construction up to today, and discusses its controversial political aspects.
Surveys the history of relations between the U.S. and Panama from the 19th century to 1977 and examines various aspects of the controversy over the Panama Canal Treaty proposed by the Carter administration in 1977.
Traces the history of canals and canal building in America, from the first American canals to the building of the Panama Canal and the recent work done on the Illinois Waterway.
A history of Panama's relations with the United States, discussing how the construction of the Panama Canal caused years of strife between the two nations and steps taken to improve relations.
Relates the history of how the Panama Canal was planned and built, including the political, economic, and health aspects of getting the project completed.
Tells the story of the building of the Panama Canal as a shortcut around the southern tip of South America in a journey between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and discusses the transfer of the canal zone from the United States to Panama nearly one hundred years after its construction.
