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Amsterdam, London, New York - Three World Cities

1585-1650 The Golden Age
Amsterdam, London and New York (1-4)
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1650-1800 Conflicts and Interests
Amsterdam, London, New York
1650-1800 Conflicts and Interests
Amsterdam, London, New York
In this episode the rivalry between the two old world cities boils over into open conflict leading to a decisive moment for New York.
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1800-1880 The Shock of Modernity
Amsterdam, London, New York
1800-1880 The Shock of Modernity
Amsterdam, London, New York
In this episode, Amsterdam falls behind whereas London and New York push forward with ever more ambitious building projects.
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1880 - 2017 Building Ever Bigger
Amsterdam, London, New York
1880 - 2017 Building Ever Bigger
Amsterdam, London, New York
As the twentieth century dawns London, the world’s largest city, expands ever outwards, whilst New York decides to build upwards.
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1585-1650 The Golden Age

Amsterdam, London and New York (1-4)

53 min

Available until 14/04/2026

Over four centuries the rivalry between Amsterdam, London and New York dominated the world economy creating exceptional innovation and new models of urban living. In this episode, Amsterdam invents the corporation and the stock exchange.

Director

Frédéric Wilner

Country

France

Year

2017

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