Capability Brown and the 18th Century English Landscape by Roger Turner

Who was the 'Famous Mr. Brown', and why are his parks still so important? In this comprehensive study of Capability Brown and his creations, the author follows an introduction to the culture and society of 18th-century England by tracing the rise of the Landscape Movement. He then provides a carefully researched account of Lancelot Brown's humble origins, course of his career and his appointment as Master Gardener to George III.

• Paperback
  
• 19 x 29cm (approx.)