The Magnificent Three: Amsterdam, London, New York
2017
1 Season
7.8
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.
Episodes
E1Dec 16, 201752m
1585-1650: The Golden Age
Amsterdam invents the corporation and the stock exchange.
E2Dec 16, 201752m
1650-1800: Conflicts and Interests
The rivalry between Amsterdam and London boils over into open conflict leading to a decisive moment for New York.
E3Dec 16, 201752m
1800-1880: The Shock of Modernity
Amsterdam falls behind whereas London and New York push forward with ever more ambitious building projects.
E4Dec 16, 201752m
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.
