Chandra Mukerji’sImpossible Engineering: Technology and Territoriality on the Canal du Midi

Chandra Mukerji's 'Impossible Engineering: Technology and Territoriality on the Canal du Midi' challenges conventional narratives of engineering achievement by examining the complex interplay between technological innovation and territorial control. The work reveals how the Canal du Midi was not merely an engineering marvel but also a tool for asserting political and social dominance in 17th-century France. By analyzing the canal's construction and its broader implications, Mukerji demonstrates that its success hinged on navigating both technical and territorial challenges, offering a nuanced perspective on the intersection of technology and power.

Collins, M. (2011). Chandra Mukerji’sImpossible Engineering: Technology and Territoriality on the Canal du Midi. History and Technology, 27(2), 183–186. https://doi.org/10.1080/07341512.2011.588421