The Island at the Center of the World
the epic story of dutch manhattan and the forgotten colony that shaped america
$45.66
- Paperback
416 pages
- Release Date
12 May 2014
Summary
Unearthing New Amsterdam: A Forgotten Chapter of American History
When New Amsterdam fell to the British in 1664, the vibrant story of its diverse society was obscured by myth. The narrative of a colony bought for mere trinkets and governed by a comical figure took hold. But the true history of New Netherland, preserved in 12,000 pages of records, is now being revealed.
Russell Shorto masterfully draws upon this treasure trove to weave a compelling tale of global significanc…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780349140209 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0349140200 |
| Author: | Russell Shorto |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Abacus |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 416 |
| Release Date: | 12 May 2014 |
| Weight: | 290g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 127mm x 27mm |
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The Island at the Center of the World must always be near the top of the list of great books about New York - Guardian
The Island at the Center of the World must always be near the top of the list of great books about New York - Guardian
About The Author
Russell Shorto
Russell Shorto is an American author, historian and journalist. His books have been published in nine languages and he is the contributing writer at the New York Times Magazine and the director of the John Adams Institute in Amsterdam.
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