How can a city grow into a nation's largest metropolis in less than 500 years? This is the story of one of the greatest cities in the world. New York. A city that has grown economically and culturally beyond imagining into a prosperous metropolis with one of the most diverse populations in the nation. A city that fought for equality and civil rights and has been the epicenter of social progress and a source of inspiration throughout the world. With New York: Guide to "NYC": History of New York - Where the Most Important People, Places, and Events Shaped the History of "New York City", Raymond C. Nelson takes readers on a tour through time of the Big Apple. You'll: - Meet the culture that inhabited New York for thousands of years before Europeans discovered the new continent. - Glimpse the city's early colonial days as settlers traded and farmed on Manhattan and in Brooklyn. - Watch the city grow prosperous through trade and exploitation. - See New York gain independence from British rule. - Look at the population explode through the 19th century and witness the events that made it the financial center of the United States of America. - Learn about New York's landmarks and essential places to see and visit. Whether you live in New York City or are planning a visit, New York: Guide to "NYC": History of New York - Where the Most Important People, Places, and Events Shaped the History of "New York City" is an excellent way to learn more about America's largest city. Don't miss anything that New York has to offer.