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The English Garden: A Social History
Charles Quest-Ritson
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| #799354 in Books | 2004-02-28 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 | 9.94 x1.08 x7.86l,2.47 | File type: PDF | 284 pages||2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.| A different garden history|By Eugene Underwood|I have a library of garden books, and this one takes a wider scope and helps the reader understand why certain changes came about in garden design. There are also interesting observations on the possible meanings of garden fashions and tastes. It's an easy to read, friendly book, with good information that is not found elsewhere.|||An iceberg of a book. What we see on the page is supported by a great body of research underneath. This is what gives the book its sweeping style and confidence. . . Written with verve, dash, wit, and style. --Anna Pavord, Independent
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Gardening is not only about plants; it is also about lifestyles, money, and class. Among the rich, gardens are symbols of social and economic success; among the poor, they are an aid to survival. Most historians have concentrated on the development of garden styles and fashions, but the whole story cannot be told without reference to social and economic conditions. Charles Quest-Ritson sets out to put gardening in its context. He shows how gardens have been altered throu...
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