Taking Manhattan
This account unearths the surprising origins of New York City, revealing its founding not as a conquest, but a complex negotiation. When English forces arrived in 1664 to seize control of New Amsterdam, their planned invasion transformed into a pivotal moment of cultural fusion, blending Dutch commerce with English ambition. Shorto uses newly available sources to explore the city's early days, highlighting the contributions of diverse groups and the brutal foundations of dispossession and slavery that shaped its future. This is essential reading for anyone interested in the true, multifaceted story of America's iconic metropolis.
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