The Embarrassment of Riches
An Interpretation of Dutch Culture in the Golden Age
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The book delves into the complex identity of the Dutch nation, highlighting its rise to affluence amidst a pervasive fear of moral decay. By utilizing a rich tapestry of historical documents and art, the author vividly reconstructs the Dutch psyche, weaving together tales of social upheaval, cultural practices, and economic phenomena like tulip speculation. It captures the duality of national pride and external criticism, revealing how the Dutch both celebrated their achievements and faced slander from adversaries, all while navigating a unique historical landscape.
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The Embarrassment of Riches, Simon Schama
- Jazyk
- Rok vydání
- 1997
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- Titul
- The Embarrassment of Riches
- Podtitul
- An Interpretation of Dutch Culture in the Golden Age
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- Simon Schama
- Vydavatel
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Rok vydání
- 1997
- Vazba
- měkká
- Počet stran
- 720
- ISBN13
- 9780679781240
- Kategorie
- Podnikání a ekonomie, Světová historie
- Anotace
- The book delves into the complex identity of the Dutch nation, highlighting its rise to affluence amidst a pervasive fear of moral decay. By utilizing a rich tapestry of historical documents and art, the author vividly reconstructs the Dutch psyche, weaving together tales of social upheaval, cultural practices, and economic phenomena like tulip speculation. It captures the duality of national pride and external criticism, revealing how the Dutch both celebrated their achievements and faced slander from adversaries, all while navigating a unique historical landscape.