Elizabeth in the Garden A Story of Love, Rivalry and Spectacular Design

Lord Robert Dudley, Queen Elizabeth I's lover, and Sir William Cecil, her chief political adviser, were the most powerful men in the country. As their rivalry intensified, they competed by creating ever more fabulous gardens for their queen. Dudley's aim was to woo her; Cecil's, to stop Dudley in his tracks. Dudley set out an intoxicatingly romantic garden, and threw spectacular outdoor parties for his queen; Cecil countered by building a sumptuous palace with amazing gardens overseen by the most famous gardener in the country, John Gerard. This is the beguiling story of a lifelong duel. For Elizabeth, these gardens were places for love and intrigue, power play and spectacular design.

ISBN:	9780571217014
Publisher:	Faber & Faber
Imprint:	Faber & Faber
Published date:	07 May 2009
DEWEY:	712.6094209031
DEWEY edition:	22
Language:	English
Number of pages:	325
Weight:	280g
Height:	197mm
Width:	127mm
Spine width:	23mm

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