Embarrassment of Riches
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Embarrassment of Riches by Simon Schama gets recommended on The Rest Is History, with transcript quotes, timestamps, and episode context.
Embarrassment of Riches by Simon Schama appears 2 times across 2 podcast episodes on 1 show, with transcript quotes and timestamps.
“the book that got me interested in it, I'm sure like so many people, is Simon Sharma's The Embarrassment of Riches, which was his first great book, came out late 80s, I think I read it at university.”
Why people keep bringing this up
The book appears repeatedly on The Rest Is History because hosts return to it both as a source and as a personal touchstone. In episode 351 the show excerpts Simon Schama’s The Embarrassment of Riches and highlights its framing as a modern history of the Dutch Golden Age, noting thematic material the hosts draw on in discussion, specifically mentions of gambling and Calvinism. That episode treats the book as a reference for topics they revisit when exploring Dutch history.
A separate appearance in episode 276 is personal: Tom says the book is what got him interested in the history of the Dutch Republic and that he read it at university. That combination of thematic utility in episode 351 and Tom’s stated intellectual debt in episode 276 explains why the title crops up more than once on the same podcast.
The host mentions 'Embarrassment of Riches' to highlight Simon Schama's insights into the gambling culture that emerged in Amsterdam during the Dutch Golden Age. This book serves as a modern history that connects the city's commercial practices with its architectural influences and societal behaviors.
The host mentioned 'The Embarrassment of Riches' as a pivotal book that sparked his interest in the history of the Dutch Republic. He emphasizes its insightful portrayal of the era, particularly highlighting its unique cultural aspects.
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Which episode recommended Embarrassment of Riches?
276: Netherlands: The Maid of Holland on The Rest Is History is one of the clearest indexed episodes that recommended Embarrassment of Riches by Simon Schama. Other indexed episodes include 351: Amsterdam: Miracles, Money, and Mud (Part 1) on The Rest Is History. The first indexed transcript timestamp lands at 0:40.
Which podcast mentioned Embarrassment of Riches?
The Rest Is History is the main indexed podcast currently tied to Embarrassment of Riches by Simon Schama.
Who recommended Embarrassment of Riches on podcasts?
PodcastMentions ties Embarrassment of Riches by Simon Schama to The Rest Is History, but the underlying mentions do not yet expose stable guest names for every episode.
Why do podcast guests bring up Embarrassment of Riches?
The host mentions 'Embarrassment of Riches' to highlight Simon Schama's insights into the gambling culture that emerged in Amsterdam during the Dutch Golden Age. This book serves as a modern history that connects the city's commercial practices with its architectural influences and societal behaviors. It most often appears in conversations about Dutch Golden Age and Dutch Republic history.
Mentions across episodes
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“Tom mentions that the book that got him interested in the history of the Dutch Republic is Simon Sharma's The Embarrassment of Riches, which he read at university.”
“The excerpt discusses Simon Schama's 'Embarrassment of Riches', a modern history of the Dutch Golden Age, highlighting themes of gambling and Calvinism.”