Floud, Roderick
An Economic History of the English Garden
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141981703
- author:
- Floud, Roderick
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimeters
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Roderick Floud's groundbreaking study of the history of British gardens over the past 350 years offers a fascinating insight into the role of gardens in the country's economic and social life. Floud explores the development of gardens from the Restoration period to the present day, examining the financial and social factors that have shaped their creation and maintenance. By combining economic and horticultural perspectives, Floud sheds new light on the significance of gardens in British history.
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