Earthly Paradises. Ancient Gardens

Cover Type: Hardcover
Book Condition: Very Good
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Publisher: British Museum Press
Publisher Place: Uk
Publisher Year:
Edition: Reprint

Description: 144 pages. Book and Jacket are both in Very good condition throughout. The only exception is a small inscription to the inside page.

Publishers Description: Archaeology can reveal the remains of gardens that were never mentioned in written sources, particularly those that did not belong to the rich or famous; this book examines the most recent evidence from 1000 BC to 500 AD in the cultures of the ancient Near East, Egypt, Greece, Italy and the provinces of the Roman Empire. This study brings together archaeological and literary evidence surrounding ancient gardens and also examines the tasks and role of gardeners; at the same time assessing the evidence for various types of plants and trees, and for ancient horticultural practices,

ISBN: 9780714127682