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The Magnificent Three: Amsterdam, London, New York

The Magnificent Three: Amsterdam, London, New York

★ 8.0/10•2017•52m•6•Documentary•War & Politics
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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.

StatusEnded
Runtime52m
LanguageFR
First Air DateDec 16, 2017

Episodes

Episode 1 - 1585-1650: The Golden AgeE152m

1585-1650: The Golden Age

Amsterdam invents the corporation and the stock exchange.

Dec 16, 2017

Episode 2 - 1650-1800: Conflicts and InterestsE252m

1650-1800: Conflicts and Interests

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

Dec 16, 2017

Episode 3 - 1800-1880: The Shock of ModernityE352m

1800-1880: The Shock of Modernity

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

Dec 16, 2017

Episode 4 - 1880-2017: Building Ever BiggerE452m

1880-2017: Building Ever Bigger

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

Dec 16, 2017

Actors

Frédéric Wilner

Self - Narrator (voice)

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