England and the Suez Canal

The Suez Canal is not just a waterway connecting two seas; it is a vital artery that changed the course of history and ignited the conflict of the great powers for decades. In this fascinating book, the author reveals the secrets of the political and military scenes between England and Egypt from 1854 to 1951, as the canal transformed from a bold engineering project into a colonial tool and a fierce international conflict. How did England move from strongly opposing the digging of the canal to clinging to it as a symbol of its continued presence in Egypt and a guarantee of its hegemony over its colonies in the East? Between devious diplomacy, concluded agreements, and raging wars, the book recounts the details of a relentless conflict, revealing the cunning of colonial policy and the vitality of Egypt's strategic location. It is a book that takes you to the heart of the game of nations, where the Suez Canal was the biggest bet.

محمد مصطفى صفوت (مواليد القرن العشرين) باحث وأديب مصري. كتب في الأدب العربي واللغة. نشر كتبًا أكاديمية في الجامعات. وكان له حضور في الحياة الثقافية.