The Magnificent Three: Amsterdam, London, New York
The Magnificent Three: Amsterdam, London, New York

The Magnificent Three: Amsterdam, London, New York (2017)

7.8 (5 votes)
1 Season
December 16, 2017
French
Documentary War & Politics

Synopsis

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.

Network

ARTE

Episodes

1585-1650: The Golden Age
E1

1585-1650: The Golden Age

Dec 16, 2017
52 min

Amsterdam invents the corporation and the stock exchange.

1650-1800: Conflicts and Interests
E2

1650-1800: Conflicts and Interests

Dec 16, 2017
52 min

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
E3

1800-1880: The Shock of Modernity

Dec 16, 2017
52 min

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

1880-2017: Building Ever Bigger
E4

1880-2017: Building Ever Bigger

Dec 16, 2017
52 min

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

Cast

Details

Original Title

Trois villes à la conquête du monde : Amsterdam, Londres, New York

Status

Ended

Seasons

1

Episodes

4

Production

ARTE, Iliade Productions, Les Films de l'Odyssée