Gardens of England

A magnificent overview of the most beautiful English gardens, from historic masterpieces to more contemporary creations.    Gardens of England covers five centuries of English history to highlight around sixty of its most beautiful gardens.   This selection, organized geographically, ranges from the formal Renaissance garden to the artistic creations of contemporary landscapers, including the Arts and Crafts style herbaceous gardens of the 20th century.    This book is a perfect introduction to English landscaping, which amateurs and professionals can easily consult.   Each garden is highlighted by beautiful photographs and text describing its history, its stylistic interest and the personality of its creator.   The foreword is by Tania Compton, and Toby Musgrave writes an essay on the history of the English garden.