The Island at the Center of the World: The Epic Story of Dutch Manhattan and the Forgotten Colony That Shaped America Rick Beech Combining historical insight with clear

Combining historical insight with clear

Dust Jacket Grade: CFormat:  Hardcover Year:  1974Publisher: Hamlyn Publishing Group Limited Additional Condition Info: Please refer to pictures for overall condition

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The Island at the Center of the World: The Epic Story of Dutch Manhattan and the Forgotten Colony That Shaped America Rick Beech Combining historical insight with clearIn 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