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New York (1): The Country and the City (1609-1825)

The series begins by identifying the key themes that shaped New York's history: commerce and capitalism, diversity and democracy, transformation and creativity. The episode charts the development of the city founded by the Dutch as a purely commercial enterprise, first as New Amsterdam, a freewheeling enclave of trade and opportunity; then as the British New York, a colony fueled by slavery which was bestowed as a birthday gift upon the Duke of York by his brother, King Charles; soon after as a strategically pivotal locale in the American Revolution; and ultimately as the city of New York: the nation's first capital and the place destined to define urban life in America -- and American ideals.

English
  • Originally Aired November 14, 1999
  • Runtime 55 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network PBS
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Name Type Role
Ric Burns Writer
James Sanders Writer
David Ogden Stiers Guest Star
Ric Burns Director