Villa Gardens of the Mediterranean: From the Archives of Country Life [Hardcover]

Kathryn Bradley-Hole (Author)

Book Description

Series: Country Life | Publication Date: May 1, 2006

In this handsome volume, the gardens of 35 glorious locations are presented in 200 photographs, and accompanying the images are the stories behind each garden’s creation and development. The grand private residences of Greece, Spain, and Italy, as are the iconic gardens of the French Riviera—including Villa Maryland on Cap Ferrat, La Leopolda at Beaulieu, Edith Wharton’s own villa garden at Hyères, and Auguste Renoir’s home at Cagnes-sur-mer. The book also takes us to the fabled colonial and Arabic gardens of Algeria—long out of bounds to present generations. It is a stunning survey of Mediterranean treasures for all garden lovers.

Editorial Reviews

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The lifestyles of the rich and famous have always made for fascinating reading, and Britain's Country Life magazine has championed that world for more than 100 years, showcasing the manor houses and manicured gardens not only of its own renowned citizenry but also those in the Mediterranean region as well. From the lush countrysides of Italy, Greece, and Spain to the decadent beaches of the French Riviera and the exotic ports of Algeria and Portugal, Bradley-Hole demonstrates her discerning eye for the wonders of 33 of the region's most opulent villas and gardens. Selecting sites as much for their historical significance as for their horticultural luxuriance, Bradley-Hole reverently celebrates them through 200 arresting black-and-white and color photographs that vibrantly contrast the joyous exuberance of such lavish gardens as Algeria's Campagne Montfeld with the ethereal mystery of France's renowned Lou Seuil villa, in a stunningly presented homage to some of the world's most abundantly atmospheric private and public gardens. Carol Haggas
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Review

"Offers insight into a century of garden design and the  . . . habits of the wealthy English of a previous era."  —Library Journal

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Aurum Press (May 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 184513124X
• ISBN-13: 978-1845131241
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 9.9 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #511,513 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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