The Island at the Center of the World: The Epic Story of Dutch Manhattan and the Forgotten Colony That Shaped America
Russell Shorto tells the story of Dutch Manhattan and the forgotten colony that helped shape America. Focusing on an overlooked chapter of early American history, the book brings attention to the Dutch presence at the center of a developing nation and its lasting historical significance.
About This Book
Russell Shorto’s book examines Dutch Manhattan and the colony that occupied the island before the emergence of modern America.
It presents the Dutch presence as an important, often overlooked part of the country’s early history.
The book focuses on how this forgotten colony helped shape the development of America.
With an emphasis on the historical significance of Manhattan, it offers a broad account of Dutch influence in the colonial era.
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