Royal gardens : extraordinary edens from around the world / photographs by Jean-Baptiste Leroux ; foreword by Stéphane Bern ; text by Mic Chamblas-Ploton.
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TextPublication details: New York : Abrams, 2014. Description: 279 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cmContent type: | Media type: Carrier type: ISBN: 9781419713989; 1419713981Subject(s): Royal gardens -- Pictorial works | Formal gardens -- Design -- History | Formal gardens -- Design | Royal gardensGenre/Form: History. | Pictorial works.DDC classification: 712.6 LOC classification: SB465 | .C42 2014Online resources: Contributor biographical information | Publisher description Summary: "Throughout history and around the world, monarchies have overseen the creation of splendid gardens on the grounds of their royal palaces, leaving a legacy of incredibly gorgeous places rich with historical importance. These gardens were conceived not only for the pleasure of kings and queens but also as a sign of their power. In this lavishly illustrated book, photographer Jean-Baptiste Leroux takes us on an exclusive walk through some of the most beautiful gardens in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia--all of which have belonged, or still belong, to royal families."--Publisher's description.
Includes bibliographical references (page 278).
"Throughout history and around the world, monarchies have overseen the creation of splendid gardens on the grounds of their royal palaces, leaving a legacy of incredibly gorgeous places rich with historical importance. These gardens were conceived not only for the pleasure of kings and queens but also as a sign of their power. In this lavishly illustrated book, photographer Jean-Baptiste Leroux takes us on an exclusive walk through some of the most beautiful gardens in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia--all of which have belonged, or still belong, to royal families."--Publisher's description.
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