This richly illustrated book celebrates the diversity of gardens worldwide, from the Palace of Versailles to intimate city gardens, exploring their history, design, and the people who shaped them. The photos are stunningly beautiful, and the accompanying text interesting and informative.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

I could honestly see this book being published in 1950. It is very much in the style of huge, overly manicured estates with endless pristine lawns and topiaries. I personally prefer more sustainable, organic, natural gardens with native plants, natural features and ecologically responsible gardening methods.

I read a temporary digital loan of this book via netgalley.

This is a photo book (a coffee table or a guide) to be mostly enjoyed in print as the amazing photos of a great selection of amazing gardens across the world are meant to be for large screens and print.
The book is divided into chapters according to regions and or continents.
The photos are wonderful, and when they are spread on double pages, they are even more wonderful.
The curation is good - some of the best gardens in the world made their way into this book. It is handy for making a travel list.
Very rich content and pleasant to look at. Takes you on a journey to magical gardens.