The Magnificent Three: Amsterdam, London, New York - Season 1

The Magnificent Three: Amsterdam, London, New York

Season 1

2017 • 4 Episodes

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

1585-1650: The Golden Age - The Magnificent Three: Amsterdam, London, New York

1. 1585-1650: The Golden Age

December 16, 2017

Amsterdam invents the corporation and the stock exchange.

1650-1800: Conflicts and Interests - The Magnificent Three: Amsterdam, London, New York

2. 1650-1800: Conflicts and Interests

December 16, 2017

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

1800-1880: The Shock of Modernity - The Magnificent Three: Amsterdam, London, New York

3. 1800-1880: The Shock of Modernity

December 16, 2017

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

1880-2017: Building Ever Bigger - The Magnificent Three: Amsterdam, London, New York

4. 1880-2017: Building Ever Bigger

December 16, 2017

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