The Americans in Panama

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This book is a firsthand account of the American intervention in Panama in the early 20th century, from the perspective of the chief engineer of the Panama Canal. It documents the challenges and triumphs of the engineering feat that transformed global trade and geopolitical power, and sheds light on the social, political, and cultural aspects of the American presence in Panama. The author offers a critical and nuanced view of the complex interactions between the two countries, and their lasting legacy in the region.