Miniseries

The story, from 1600 to the present day, of the ruthless competition between Amsterdam (Netherlands), London (UK) and New York (USA) for world trade supremacy, as great minds blazed paths to glory and iconic architecture soared skyward.

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   1. 1585-1650: The Golden Age

   2017-12-16 · 52m

   Amsterdam invents the corporation and the stock exchange.

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   2. 1650-1800: Conflicts and Interests

   2017-12-16 · 52m

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

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   3. 1800-1880: The Shock of Modernity

   2017-12-16 · 52m

   Amsterdam falls behind whereas London and New York push forward with ever more ambitious building projects.

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   4. 1880-2017: Building Ever Bigger

   2017-12-16 · 52m

   As the twentieth century dawns London, the world's largest city, expands ever outwards, whilst New York decides to build upwards.