"History as Destiny: The Case of New York City" is the opening e-seminar in a series of classes based on Kenneth T. Jackson's legendary Columbia University course on the history of New York City, which he has taught for over a third of a century. In this e-seminar, Jackson compares New York City to a variety of other American cities, as well as urban centers around the world, making the case for why New York is different. In laying out this argument, he looks at cities as a whole, at the specific reasons for their existence, and at their ability to sustain their importance over time. He also examines the different cultural forces that influenced the development of the oldest cities in the New World. T1, Cable, or ISDN user select High. 56k modem users select Low. For more information please read the technical requirements. *Note: This e-seminar is optimized for high bandwidth connections. © 2001 Columbia University This e-seminar is being provided to you for your own use. Any copying or distribution of this e-seminar is prohibited.