Royal Gardens of Europe by George Plumptre
Thematic book with a loosely chronological structure. An introductory chapter shows how royal gardeners have always influenced each other, often sharing designers and craftsmen. Chapters then look at how many royal gardens represented power and influence; royal gardens created chiefly for leisure; the influence of English landscape gardening on royalty in many European countries; royal gardeners who were particularly interested in botany and collecting new plants; 20th-century restorations of formerly important royal gardens; and contemporary royal gardens, often created for privacy rather than show. There is also a directory of gardens, indicating which ones can be visited by the public.
George Plumptre is an author, journalist, and lecturer, acknowledged as an international authority on gardens and gardening. From 1994-96 he was the gardening correspondent for The Times. He has lectured on a wide range of garden subjects in Britain, the USA, and South Africa, and has contributed articles to such publications as Country Life, Homes & Gardens, The Daily Telegraph, Architectural Digest (USA), Conde Nast House & Garden (South Africa). George's gardening titles include Collins Book of British Gardens, The Latest Country Gardens, Garden Ornament, The Water Garden, The Garden Makers, Great Gardens, Great Designers, and Classic Planting.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781845330682 |
| ISBN 10 | 1845330684 |
| Title | Royal Gardens of Europe |
| Author | George Plumptre |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2005-09-15 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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