The Island at the Center of the World

The Island at the Center of the World is a groundbreaking narrative that uncovers a lost world and offers a surprising new perspective on our own.

Drawing on 12,000 pages of recently translated records, Russell Shorto tells the story of New Netherland, the Dutch colony that pre-dated the Pilgrims and established ideals of tolerance and individual rights that shaped American history.

This book will permanently alter the way we regard our collective past and is a must-read for anyone interested in American culture and history.