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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
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"It is always a pleasure to read a book by Christopher Taylor and this does not disappoint.... A volume packed with information, and with a torrent of new ideas and insights." -- "Post-Medieval Archaeology"
"It is always a pleasure to read a book by Christopher Taylor and this does not disappoint.... A volume packed with information, and with a torrent of new ideas and insights." -- Post-Medieval Archaeology
"It is always a pleasure to read a book by Christopher Taylor and this does not disappoint.... A volume packed with information, and with a torrent of new ideas and insights." -- "Post-Medieval Archaeology"
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Christopher Taylor was formerly Head of Archaeological Survey at the Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England.
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- PublisherKeele University Press
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 185331207X
- ISBN 13 9781853312076
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages256
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