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Technology and Territoriality on the Canal Du Midi: A Collaborative, Interdisciplinary History

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The Canal du Midi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important waterways in France. It was built in the 17th century to connect the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea, and it played a major role in the development of the region. The canal is a remarkable feat of engineering, and it has had a profound impact on the landscape and economy of the region.

Impossible Engineering: Technology and Territoriality on the Canal du Midi (Princeton Studies in Cultural Sociology)

by Chandra Mukerji

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Technology and Territoriality on the Canal Du Midi is a collaborative, interdisciplinary history of the canal. The book examines the canal from a variety of perspectives, including its construction, engineering, water management, and environmental impact. The book also explores the canal's role in the development of the region, and its impact on the lives of the people who live along its banks.

The book is organized into three parts. The first part, "The Construction of the Canal," examines the planning, design, and construction of the canal. The second part, "The Engineering of the Canal," examines the canal's engineering, including its locks, bridges, and other structures. The third part, "The Impact of the Canal," examines the canal's impact on the region, including its economic, social, and environmental impact.

Technology and Territoriality on the Canal Du Midi is a comprehensive and authoritative history of one of the most important waterways in France. The book is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone who is interested in the history of the Canal du Midi.

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"Technology and Territoriality on the Canal Du Midi is a major contribution to the history of the canal. The book is well-researched and well-written, and it provides a comprehensive overview of the canal's construction, engineering, and impact." - Professor John R. Gillis, Rutgers University

"Technology and Territoriality on the Canal Du Midi is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone who is interested in the history of the Canal du Midi. The book is well-organized and well-illustrated, and it provides a wealth of information about the canal." - Dr. Rebecca L. Johnson, University of California, Davis

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Impossible Engineering: Technology and Territoriality on the Canal du Midi (Princeton Studies in Cultural Sociology)

by Chandra Mukerji

4.6 out of 5