Island in the Center of the World

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Mentioned by Matt McCusker when discussing Dutch society in New Amsterdam before British rule.

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Russell Shorto during a discussion about New York City's 400th anniversary.

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Matt Christensen for insights into the Dutch influence on Manhattan's capitalist system.

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Leo Laporte as a book he enjoyed reading.

Mentioned by Greg Young and Tom Myers as a classic history book about New Amsterdam.

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David Allen as a book providing historical context to the history of New Amsterdam and its influence on US culture.

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