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The Greeks called it Persia, land of exotic gardens, ornate patterned tiles, and dreamlike settings: a far cry from the image conjured up of present-day Iran. An acclaimed garden expert and author, Hobhouse traces the development of Persia's gardens in terms of an ancient culture and the spirituality that played so large a part in their design and use. Facing the difficulties of an arid land and fierce winds, the garden designers from Cyrus the Great (550 B.C.E.) to the present day have managed to create bits of an earthly paradise, with a sensitivity for architectural unity and personal tranquillity. The descriptions of the plants and the garde...Log In or Sign Up to Read More