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Podcast: Your History Your Story
Episode: S12 E3 "Taking Manhattan" with Russell Shorto
Description: In this episode of Your History Your Story, we will be speaking with bestselling author Russell Shorto about his new book, “Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events That Created New York and Shaped America”.Drawing on meticulous research, Shorto uncovers the riveting story behind the 1664 English takeover of Dutch New Amsterdam. The transition occurred not through violent conquest, but through a remarkable series of negotiations between two visionary leaders. Their efforts laid the foundation for a multi-ethnic, capitalistic society—one that would come to define the spirit of New York City and eventually, the nation that formed around it.