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The Embarrassment of Riches
The Embarrassment of Riches: An Interpretation of Dutch Culture in the Golden Age by Simon Schama
17th century Netherlands. All sorts of things.
History, myth-making, generating the national feeling after independence, making up histories to names even the most obvious, hostility to mercenaries opposed to local soldiers (including views that did not bear up when war came), domestic life, the merchant life, the tulip craze, how early stereotypes of stinginess conflict with reports of luxury, the range of respectability for women, and much about children.
Analyzes a lot of Dutch art for the symbolism and intent.
17th century Netherlands. All sorts of things.
History, myth-making, generating the national feeling after independence, making up histories to names even the most obvious, hostility to mercenaries opposed to local soldiers (including views that did not bear up when war came), domestic life, the merchant life, the tulip craze, how early stereotypes of stinginess conflict with reports of luxury, the range of respectability for women, and much about children.
Analyzes a lot of Dutch art for the symbolism and intent.