The English Garden: A Social History - Brossura

Quest-Ritson, Charles

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ISBN 10: 014029502X ISBN 13: 9780140295023

Casa editrice: Penguin, 2003

Riassunto

'The most elegantly written and visually appealing history of English gardens to date' The Times

From Tudor knot gardens, to Victorian extravaganzas and minimalist gardens of the new millennium, Charles Quest-Ritson has produced a new kind of gardening history.

Whilst the gardens of the rich have always been impressive symbols of social and economic success, the gardens of the poor, by contrast, began as a basicc means of survival. In a survey spanning the last five hundred years, the author shows how gardens have altered across the generations in direct responce to changes in society. This is an illuminating piece of social history which reflects England's constant fascination with its gardens and their owners.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Charles Quest-Ritson is a writer, lecturer, photographer and journalist. For ten years he has edited the beast selling RHS GARDENER'S YEARBOOK, the essential reference work for all keen gardeners, published by Dorling Kindersley.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Penguin
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• ISBN 10: 014029502X
• ISBN 13: 9780140295023
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 288