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The document discusses the history and development of the city of New York over several centuries. It describes how the city began as a small Dutch settlement called New Amsterdam in the 1600s and gradually grew into a major international metropolis through waves of immigration and economic development. The document provides a broad overview of the key people, events, and time periods that shaped New York City into one of the largest and most influential cities in the world.Read less