Amsterdam history
Corresponding to legend, Amsterdam was grounded, by two fishermen and a seasick dog, with ran ashore and trew up on the site of the city. They landed on the shores of the Amstel in a small . The reality, sadly, is probably rather more mundane.
The earliest recorded use of the name “Amsterdam” is from a document associated with the date 27 October 1275, when the population, who had construct a bridge with a dam across the Amstel, were exempted from paying a bridge toll by Count Floris V. By 1327, the name had developed into Aemsterdam.
Around 1420 the town was bursting at the seams once again. On the east center part of the city a new fence was constructed along the present Geldersekade and Kloveniersburgwal. On the west side of the city was dug a moat canal . In 1420 the economy at this time was very deficient, being supported mostly on beer industry and fishing (herrings). After Amsterdam became a part of Burgundian Empire during the 15th Century the economy started to rise.
In 1580 Portugal is take over by Spain; the Dutch are pressured to move further afield in their search for trade; Amsterdam then become an important port.
The 17th century was a time of triumph for Amsterdam. A good economy, power, culture and forbearance dominated in the Amsterdam. The number of inhabitants became larger during this period and as a result, the city expanded greatly. Amsterdam then construct its renowned ring of canals.
Smothered by World War II, Germany overrun the Netherlands on 10 May 1940 and took control of the country. The Germans installed a Nazi civilian government in Amsterdam that cooperated with the persecution of Jews. More than 100,000 Dutch Jews were deported to concentration camps; relatively few survived the war.
Many new Amsterdam suburbs were construct after World War II., guiding to the development of public parks and ultramodern buildings seen today.