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The Island at the Centre of the WorldThe Island at the Centre of the World

The Island at the Centre of the World2004

Russell Shorto

5.0(1)on Hardcover

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It was situated on a perfect natural harbour at the mouth of a great river leading into a huge new land. Manhattan Island was to grow into the most powerful city in the most powerful country in the world. extraordinary history. It tells how a wilderness populated only by wolves and native tribes became the melting pot from which developed the free-trade, multi-cultural and upwardly-mobile spirit of New York that in turn would shape the whole American nation.

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First published
2004
OL Work ID
OL3343374W

Subjects

Dutch AmericansHistoryPolitics and governmentAméricains d'origine néerlandaiseHistoireAdministrationKoloniale periode

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