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Quest-Ritson, Charles

 
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Synopsis

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 basic means of survival. In a survey spanning the last five hundred years, the author shows how gardens have altered across the generations in direct response to changes in society.This is an illuminating piece of social history which reflects England's constant fascination with its gardens and their owners.

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À propos de l'auteur

Charles Quest-Ritson is a writer, lecturer, photographer and journalist. Since his first book, THE ENGLISH GARDEN ABROAD (Viking, 1992), he has edited the Royal Horticultural Society's GARDENER'S YEARBOOK, the essential reference work for all keen gardeners.

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ISBN 10 :  1567922643 ISBN 13 :  9781567922646
Editeur : David R. Godine Publisher Inc, 2004
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