…In particular, the Prefect of Finances Colbert, who was promoting his mercantilist policies, urged the expansion of transportation systems and authorized the excavation of the Canal du Midi. The excavation work was entrusted to Pierre-Paul Riquet, a local influential man who had made his fortune through tax contracts and other means. Construction began in 1666 and was completed in 1681. … *Some of the terminology explanations that mention "Riquet, PP" are listed below. Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information |
…とくに,財務総監コルベールは重商主義政策を推進するため交通輸送機関の拡充を急ぎ,ミディ運河の開削を許可した。開削工事は徴税請負などで財をなした地元の有力者,リケPierre‐Paul Riquetへ委託した。工事は1666年に始まり81年に完成した。… ※「Riquet,P.P.」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。 出典|株式会社平凡社世界大百科事典 第2版について | 情報 |
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