BOOKS - The Parks and Gardens of Britain
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The Parks and Gardens of Britain
Author: Christopher Taylor
Year: July 14, 1905
Format: PDF
File size: PDF 81 MB
Language: English
Year: July 14, 1905
Format: PDF
File size: PDF 81 MB
Language: English
This seminal study from one of Britain s most eminent landscape historians takes a chronological tour through British parks and gardens since Roman times Each chapter introduces the characteristic features of parks and gardens in each period and explores the social and economic context for their construction Chris Taylor then provides a detailed explanation of specific sites and draws on 100 aerial photographs to illustrate a new and different perspective of Britain s cherished parks and gardens Written by Britain s best known landscape historianAn ideal guide for visitors to Britain s wonderful spectrum of parks and gardens