Paradise on Earth: The Gardens of Western Europe

by Gabrielle Van Zuylen

Well-written, loaded with information, and with a rich assortment of illustrations, each Discoveries "RM" volume is a look at one facet of art, archaeology, music, history, philosophy, popular culture, science, or nature. These innovatively designed, affordably priced, compact paperbacks bring ideas to life and amplify our understanding of civilization in a new way.

175 pages, Paperback

First published October 15, 1995

Reviews

[Michael P. · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have no natural interest in this subject, but still found the book captivating. This surveys many (all?) approaches to making a garden in Europe through time, especially spectacular and unusual gardens. Many specific examples are described and illustrated.