Garden History: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

<p>A clear and comprehensively written account of the history of gardens. The result couldnt be more refreshing. [...] From parks and fruit and vegetable gardens to ornamental and formal gardens, he provides a concise and easily readable narrative of their evolution. The result, although described as short, is absolutely perfect, providing an overview of garden history that is succinct, comprehensive and readable. (Patrice Todisco, Landscape Notes)<br /><br />A useful overview. (Mary Davies, The Irish Garden)<br /><br />A joy to read (Suffolk and Norfolk Life)<br /><br />The text is lucid, scholarly and, above all, highly readable. Linking together the famous names in horticulture past and present and offering up a coherent story, this is a book to browse and learn from and I suspect it will become well-thumbed. A short history it may be, but it is thorough and good. (Buckinghamshire Life Magazine)<br /><br />a globe-trotting magical history tour (Leon Burakowski, Express & Star)<br />