The Embarrassment of Riches: An Interpretation of Dutch Culture in the Golden Age

Schama, Simon

ISBN 10: 0006861369 / ISBN 13: 9780006861362

Published by Harper Perennial, 2004

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A brand new paperback copy of an admired work BUT there is a tiny crease to the bottom corner of the rear of the cover. Book is immaculate otherwise. Fontana Press 1991. 9.21 x 6.54 x 1.50 inches. xiii, 698pp, ill., map. Subjects: 1648-1795. Netherlands History 1648-1714. Netherlands Civilization 17th century. Netherlands History 1648-1795. Netherlands Social life and customs 1648-1795. This is the book that made Simon Schama s reputation when first published in 1987. A historical masterpiece, it is an epic account of Dutch Culture in the Golden Age of Rembrandt and van Diemen. In this brilliant work that moves far beyond the conventions of social or cultural history, Simon Schama investigates the astonishing case of a people s self-invention.He shows how, in the 17th-century, a modest assortment of farming, fishing and shipping communities, without a shared language, religion or government, transformed themselves into a formidable world empire the Dutch republic. We pack our books properly and ship daily from the UK.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Embarrassment of Riches: An Interpretation of Dutch Culture in the Golden Age
• Publisher: Harper Perennial
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0006861369
• ISBN 13: 9780006861362
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: As New

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Synopsis

This is the book that made Simon Schama's reputation when first published in 1987. A historical masterpiece, it is an epic account of Dutch Culture in the Golden Age of Rembrandt and van Diemen. In this brilliant work that moves far beyond the conventions of social or cultural history, Simon Schama investigates the astonishing case of a people's self-invention. He shows how, in the 17th-century, a modest assortment of farming, fishing and shipping communities, without a shared language, religion or government, transformed themselves into a formidable world empire -- the Dutch republic.

About the Author

Simon Schama is University Professor of Art History and History at Columbia University. He is the author of 'Patriots and Liberators', which won the Wolfson Prize for History, 'The Embarrassment of Riches', 'Citizens' which won the 1990 NCR book award for non-fiction, 'Dead Certainties', 'Landscape and Memory' which won the W H Smith Literary Award in 1995, and 'Rembrandt's Eyes' (1999). He is also the author of the monumental 'History of Britain' published in three volumes. He was art critic of the 'New Yorker' from 1995 to 1998 and was made CBE in the 2001 New Year's Honours list.