S01E01 1585-1650: The Golden Age
Amsterdam invents the corporation and the stock exchange.
The Magnificent Three: Amsterdam, London, New York
S01E03: 1800-1880: The Shock of Modernity
Amsterdam falls behind whereas London and New York push forward with ever more ambitious building projects.
Overview
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.
Episodes
S01E02 1650-1800: Conflicts and Interests
The rivalry between Amsterdam and London boils over into open conflict leading to a decisive moment for New York.
S01E03 1800-1880: The Shock of Modernity
Amsterdam falls behind whereas London and New York push forward with ever more ambitious building projects.
S01E04 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.
Cast
Frédéric Wilner
Self - Narrator (voice)
