New York City is the source for the quintessentially American traits of capitalism, ethnic tolerance, free speech, and reliance on lawyers and lawsuits. Yet the New York legacy generally goes unrecognized. How did New York come to have such a formative influence on the United States? And how did it manage to do so without getting any of the credit? Warren Shaw, historian, lets us know that — more than anyone else —: Alexander Hamilton is the answer to both of these questions. This event was held at the Morris Jumel Mansion, by the Historic House Trust.
Tags: Alexander Hamilton, capitalism, ethnic tolerance, free speech, Warren Shaw
June 13th, 2008 at 9:05 am
I was taking a walk in my friend’s neighborhood last week and accidently came across Warren Shaw giving a lecture called “Bums, Slummers, and Swells–Social Class and the Birth of American Popular Culture on the Lower East Side, 1825-1855″. It was wonderful. I heard that Thirteen Forum (the greatest invention since air conditioning) is going to post that lecture on this site, which means I can see the first few minutes that I missed. So I came to 13 Forum in search of it, and found, instead, this other Warren Shaw lecture on Hamilton. My friend and I watched it and loved it. Great work. Anyone know when “Bums Slummers and Swells” is goignt o be aired?
May 19th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
Warren’s skill in delivery is equalled only by his obvious love for and expertise with respect to his subject matter. Warren has a singular and consistent ability to put his finger on both the major themes and the insightful and telling anecdotes that make his subject come alive. I very much look forward to his next presentation, which I hope to get to in person. That having been said, it is most appropriate that this presentaion on Hamilton is available on line. It deserves a wider audience than the fortunate folks who had the good sense to attend in person.
May 16th, 2008 at 11:53 am
This was GREAT!! I’m not normally one to seek out lectures on NYC history but Warren Shaw is informative and entertaining and I look forward to seeing more of him in the future!
May 15th, 2008 at 12:11 am
A very enjoyable and informative lecture! Please let me know if there are any more Warren Shaw lectures available - I’d love to see more.
May 13th, 2008 at 5:42 am
Unfortunately, I’ve missed the last few of Warren’s live lectures, so I am glad that I’ve been able to view this one via the online archive.
Thanks, all..