The Embarrassment of Riches explores the cultural life of the Dutch during the Golden Age, a period marked by immense wealth and artistic achievement. The author, Simon Schama, delves into the paradoxes of prosperity in Dutch society, analyzing how affluence influenced social customs, art, and moral values. He reveals how the wealth of the nation led to both cultural flourishing and a sense of moral uncertainty. Schama emphasizes the relationship between art and society,...