The Landscape of Man: Shaping the Environment from Prehistory to the Present DayThis volume looks at the landscape of 28 cultures, ranging from ancient Mesopotamia to the present day, and shows how the environment is conditioned by the philosophy and religion of each civilization. A selection from Geoffrey Jellicoe's "The Atlanta Historical Garden" is included. |
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Landscape and Civilization | 7 |
from | 107 |
Part Two The Evolution of Modern | 203 |
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The Landscape of Man: Shaping the Environment from Prehistory to the Present Day Geoffrey Jellicoe,Susan Jellicoe No preview available - 1995 |
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