| ID | 144206 |
| Title Proper | Dismal but profitable ditch” |
| Other Title Information | the Suez Canal then and now |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Searight, Sarah |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article traces the history of the Suez Canal since its origins in the 19th century to the present-day. It gives an outline not only of the antecedents of the Canal, but also looks at the August 2015 widening and deepening of the Canal with its effects of the Egyptian economy and international commerce. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asian Affairs Vol. 47, No.1; Mar 2016: p.93-100 |
| Journal Source | Asian Affairs Vol: 47 No 1 |
| Key Words | Suez Canal ; Egyptian Economy and International Commerce |