Author Russell Shorto, an expert on New York City history, discusses the Dutch influence on New York City, including an exploration of Dutch principles shaping the city's foundation. They debunk stereotypes, talk about the impact of Shorto's book 'The Island at the Center of the World,' and consider potential TV adaptations. The conversation extends to Amsterdam history, discussing themes of liberalism, water management, and the 17th-century rivalry between England and the Dutch Republic.

We've come to the end of our series on the American Revolution, but we can't say goodbye without saying hello to Russell Shorto. Russell adapted his book, Revolution Song, for this series on American History Tellers.If you were wondering why we chose these six people, what freedom meant for each of them, and why the fight we began then may still be something we're dealing with today, then this episode is for you!Support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.