{"product_id":"earth-and-time-panama-emmanuel-benoit-9798258360625","title":"Earth and Time Panama: From the Beginning to February 1, 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eBetween two oceans, at the heart of the world's trade routes, lies a territory that changed the course of history: Panama.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong regarded as a simple strip of land linking North America and South America, this narrow isthmus is in fact one of the most strategic points on Earth. For thousands of years, explorers, empires, merchants, and great powers have struggled to control this unique passage between the Atlantic and the Pacific.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this monumental work, Emmanuel Benoit offers a fascinating journey through the complete history of Panama, from the first pre-Columbian civilizations to the major geopolitical challenges of the 21st century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcross fifty rich, vivid, and meticulously developed chapters, readers discover the rise of indigenous societies, the arrival of Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century, and the transformation of the territory into one of the most important trade routes of the Spanish Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the history of Panama is also one of struggle and ambition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book retraces the independence movements, international rivalries, and political tensions that shaped the nation's destiny. It explores Separation of Panama from Colombia and the decisive intervention of the United States, paving the way for the construction of one of the most extraordinary engineering projects ever achieved: the Panama Canal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcavated at the cost of immense human and technical sacrifice, the canal profoundly transformed global trade and placed Panama at the center of the planet's geopolitical balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book also examines the most dramatic periods of the country's modern history: American control over the Canal Zone, nationalist tensions, the historic riots of 1964, the rise of Omar Torrijos, the ascent to power of Manuel Noriega, and the United States invasion of Panama.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut it is also the story of a rebirth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe historic transfer of the Panama Canal to Panama in 1999 marked a major turning point in the affirmation of national sovereignty. Since then, the country has transformed itself into a vital logistical and financial power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGigantic ports, an international banking center, and the spectacular expansion of the canal in 2016: Panama is now one of the great economic crossroads of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the crossroads of history, geopolitics, and the global economy, this book reveals why this small country plays such a massive role in the balance of international trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichly detailed, accessible, and captivating, this work is intended for history enthusiasts as well as readers curious to understand the forces shaping the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the pre-Columbian world to the year 2026, discover the incredible story of a territory where imperial ambitions, global trade routes, and the future of great powers meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePanama is not merely a country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the planet's vital nerve centers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Emmanuel Benoit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798258360625\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/21\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 232\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.49d","brand":"Emmanuel Benoit","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50665481371903,"sku":"9798258360625","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/earth-and-time-panama-emmanuel-benoit-9798258360625","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}