The Panama Canal Conflict between Great Britain and the United States of America A Study

"The Panama Canal Conflict between Great Britain and the United States of America" by L. Oppenheim is a detailed, early 20th-century exploration of the disagreement between Great Britain and the United States over the Panama Canal. The book examines the different understandings of the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty, which was supposed to ensure fair use of the canal for all countries. The author focuses on how the United States, by not charging its own ships tolls, may have violated the treaty by treating foreign ships unfairly. Oppenheim uses treaties, laws, and letters to show the historical conflict, emphasizing the need for the U.S. to follow its promises in order to be a leader in international law and cooperation. This study provides a helpful look at the complicated world of international treaties and how countries work together.