Russell Shorto - Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events that Created New York and Shaped America
Podcast: A Book with LegsPublished On: Mon May 19 2025
Description: In this episode, Cole Smead speaks with author and historian Russell Shorto about his latest book, ”Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events that Created New York and Shaped America,” discussing the birth of New York City, originally a Dutch-controlled settlement called New Amsterdam on Manhattan Island, until English takeover. Their conversation explores this pivotal transfer of power, and the key figures involved, explaining how it shaped the future of New York and the American identity.
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