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English Conquest of New Amsterdam: A Peaceful Transfer of Power
In 1664, the English under Richard Nicolls peacefully acquired New Amsterdam from the Dutch, renaming it New York; this event, detailed in Shorto's "The Birth of New York," highlights the complex colonial history and the surprisingly peaceful transfer of power that shaped the future metropolis.
English Conquest of New Amsterdam: A Peaceful Transfer of Power
In 1664, the English under Richard Nicolls peacefully acquired New Amsterdam from the Dutch, renaming it New York; this event, detailed in Shorto's "The Birth of New York," highlights the complex colonial history and the surprisingly peaceful transfer of power that shaped the future metropolis.
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