Gardens of the Roman World

by Patrick Bowe

Romans loved their gardens, whether they were the grand gardens of imperial country estates or the small private spaces tucked behind city houses. Gardens were treasured both as places for relaxation and as plots to grow ornamental plants, fruits, and vegetables. The soothing sound of fountains often added further to the pleasures of life in the garden. Romans constructed gardens in every corner of their empire, from Britain to North Africa and from...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0892367407
• ISBN13: 9780892367405
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 169 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.8" x 11.0"