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Book SynopsisConsidered one of America's engineering marvels, the Panama Canal sparked intense debates in the 1970s over the decision to turn it back over to Panama. This work argues, that the Panama Canal no longer divides Panama. But the fissures it opened 30 years ago have widened; they divide the United States.
Trade ReviewA fascinating political whodunit about the place of the Panama Canal in the conservative campaign to sink the ship of congressional liberals. Tom Brokaw, author of The Greatest Generation ""Long acknowledged to be a top-flight journalist, Clymer turns out to be a thoughtful and probing historian as well. Above all, he is a gifted storyteller, whose colorful cast includes dictators and diplomats, politicians in search of an issue, and presidents in search of a legacy. Great history is all about perspective, and that's exactly what this book supplies."" Richard Norton Smith, Presidential historian ""A first-rate effort by a top-notch political reporter."" David A. Keene, Chairman, American Conservative Union
