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 historian * An ideal guide for visitors to Britain's wonderful spectrum of parks and gardens
- ISBN10 185331207X
- ISBN13 9781853312076
- Publish Date 14 December 1998
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Edinburgh University Press
- Imprint Keele University Press
- Format Paperback
- Pages 256
- Language English
- URL http://columbia.edu/cu/cup/catalog/data/185331/185331207X.HTM