More than just a book about beautiful gardens and estates, this lavishly illustrated volume tells the story of a remarkable family through a combination of glorious photographs and extraordinary anecdotes. The Rothschild family has enjoyed a colorful history over the past two centuries. Their skill as bankers enabled them to make a huge impact on Western social and political history. Yet while dominating the markets, the family has simultaneously expended a tremendous amount of time, energy, and material resources cultivating the landscape. The family has generated many passionate and knowledgeable gardeners, skillfully creating magnificent parklands and gardens throughout England, Europe, Israel, and elsewhere. Enthusiastic and flamboyant, the Rothschilds have always been fond of showy bedding displays and elaborate topiary, but they have also enjoyed producing fruits and vegetables.
