Series·2017·6·1 season

The Magnificent Three: Amsterdam, London, New York

DocumentaryWar & Politics

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.

Created by Frédéric Wilner

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1585-1650: The Golden AgeE1 · 52 min

Amsterdam invents the corporation and the stock exchange.

1650-1800: Conflicts and InterestsE2 · 52 min

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

1800-1880: The Shock of ModernityE3 · 52 min

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

1880-2017: Building Ever BiggerE4 · 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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Frédéric Wilner
Frédéric WilnerSelf - Narrator (voice)

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