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1585-1650: The Golden Age

Episode number: 1

Overview: Amsterdam invents the corporation and the stock exchange.

1650-1800: Conflicts and Interests

Episode number: 2

Overview: 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

Episode number: 3

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

1880-2017: Building Ever Bigger

Episode number: 4

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