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The rose is the worlds favourite flower - and always has been. It is the greatest floral symbol of love and romance the world over, and touches peoples hearts at many points in their lives as the flower most often chosen to celebrate significant milestones - weddings, anniversaries, births and deaths. This book traces the journey of the rose across the centuries, from battles to bouquets, charting its botanical, religious, literary and artistic history. From Cleopatras rose-petal-filled bed to Nijinskys Spectre de la rose, from the highly prized attar of rose oil so beloved by the ancient Persians to top-brand perfume labels today, and from Shakespearean myths about the Wars of the Roses to the significance of Queen Elizabeth Is embroidered dresses, Rose encapsulates the story of what makes this botanical family so loved. Using historical, literary and botanical sources from the worlds major rose-growing nations, with vibrant illustrations from across the centuries and tales of medieval best-sellers, nurserymens rivalries and changing tastes in the flower bed, Rose will be a delight to read for both the gardener and non-gardener alike.
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Vânzător: Carturesti.ro
Brand: Reaktion Books
