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Miniseries
4 Episodes2017
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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Episodes (4)
Ep 1
1585-1650: The Golden Age
2017-12-16•52m
Amsterdam invents the corporation and the stock exchange.
Ep 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.
Ep 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.
Ep 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.