Island at the Center of the World - Russell Shorto
The Epic Story of Dutch Manhattan and the Forgotten Colony That Shaped America
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In a riveting, groundbreaking narrative, Russell Shorto tells the story of New Netherland, the Dutch colony which pre-dated the Pilgrims and established ideals of tolerance and individual rights that shaped American history.
UPDATED EDITION WITH A NEW PREFACE AND POSTSCRIPT
"Astonishing . . . A book that will permanently alter the way we regard our collective past." -- The New York Times
When the British wrested New Amsterdam from the Dutch in 1664, the truth about its thriving, polyglot society began to d...
UPDATED EDITION WITH A NEW PREFACE AND POSTSCRIPT
"Astonishing . . . A book that will permanently alter the way we regard our collective past." -- The New York Times
When the British wrested New Amsterdam from the Dutch in 1664, the truth about its thriving, polyglot society began to d...
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2005 Uitgever: Random House Reeks: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group 384 paginas Taal: Engels Grootte: 204x132x23 ISBN-10: 1400078679 ISBN-13: 9781400078677Koop dit boek tweedehands
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In a landmark work of history, Shorto presents astonishing information on thefounding of our nation and reveals in riveting detail the crucial role of theDutch in making America what it is today.; Staat tikkie scheef
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2005 USA, softcover, 384 pages, illustrated. Russell Shorto explores the often-overlooked Dutch origins of Manhattan, chronicling the development of New Amsterdam and its impact on American history. The book highlights the colony's cosmopolitan nature, re...