The Roman Book of Gardening (Paperback)

by John Henderson (Author) "Claudius, priest of imperial cult, is one of nature's gentlemen..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Review

'This wonderful collection of horticultural writings from classical authors such as Palladius, Pliny and, of course, Virgil offers much more than tongue-twisting titles for hardy perennials.' - BBC History Magazine

This wonderful collection of horticultural writings from classical authors such as Palladius, Pliny and, of course, Virgil offers much more than tongue-twisting titles for hardy perennials. - BBC History Magazine

'This is a book which will rest well on the shelves of teachers and their school library. It complements previous archaeological works on the design of gardens and their role in the domestic economy by presenting us with a vivid translation of the ancient Romans' own experts.' - The Journal of Classics Teaching

'The [book] can be exciting, entertaining, or aggravating, but [is] always
informative ...  a valuable addition to ancient garden studies and to the study of the interaction between Roman culture and environment.' - BMCR

This is a book which will rest well on the shelves of teachers and their school library. It complements previous archaeological works on the design of gardens and their role in the domestic economy by presenting us with a vivid translation of the ancient Romans own experts. - The Journal of Classics Teaching

The [book] can be exciting, entertaining, or aggravating, but [is] always
informative ... a valuable addition to ancient garden studies and to the study of the interaction between Roman culture and environment. - BMCR

Product Description
HORTUS: The Roman Book of Gardening brings together the Latin texts which teach and celebrate herb and vegetable gardening in verse and prose. Henderson provides the only book on the practice of Roman gardening.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; New edition edition (March 2, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415324505
• ISBN-13: 978-0415324502
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #955,682 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)