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The Rest Is HistoryJuly 17, 2023
351: Amsterdam: Miracles, Money, and Mud (Part 1)
About This Episode
A city built on water, Amsterdam has often set the tone of European modernity. It first gained prominence as a miraculous centre for pilgrimage, and then stood out for its relationship with the Reformation, and for its role in the birth of modern capitalism. Join Tom and Dominic on part one of our tour of Amsterdam, as they take you on a journey through Dam Square, the birthplace of the Dutch East India Company, the Begijnhof, and the Amsterdam Dungeon… Read more about Tom and Dominic's trip to Amsterdam, in partnership with Wise: https://wise.com/campaign/restishistory *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith
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Embarrassment of Riches
Simon Schama
“The excerpt discusses Simon Schama's 'Embarrassment of Riches', a modern history of the Dutch Golden Age, highlighting themes of gambling and Calvinism.”
ASIN: 0679781242
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