Description and condition: Softcover, 8vo, 237pp, index, bibliography, glossary, notes, b/w and colour illustrations. Very good, light spine crease present, nice bright clean pages throughout.
Contents: Historical background; Roman housing and the growth of the garden; architectural features in Roman garden design; ornamental pools; fountains and fountain figures; garden sculpture; flora and fauna in gardens; Roman gardeners, their tools and horticultural techniques; non-residental gardens; conclusions. |