Miniseries

Episodes • 2017

Frédéric Wilner
1585-1650: The Golden Age

1. 1585-1650: The Golden Age

52 min

Amsterdam invents the corporation and the stock exchange.

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1650-1800: Conflicts and Interests

2. 1650-1800: Conflicts and Interests

52 min

The rivalry between Amsterdam and London boils over into open conflict leading to a decisive moment for New York.

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1800-1880: The Shock of Modernity

3. 1800-1880: The Shock of Modernity

52 min

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

4. 1880-2017: Building Ever Bigger

52 min

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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