Publication : K. Almqvist et S. Hakelius Popova (dir.) « The Royal Garden: Identity, Power and Pleasure » (Stockholm, Axel and Margaret Ax:son Johnson Foundation, 2016)

Throughout history, royals have strongly influenced the form and content of gardens and parks. Our strong connection to these cultivated places is not only due to our fascination with nature itself, but reveals our relationship to royal houses, monarchy and the nation. Through the conservation of these places we do not only see and view nature, but our own cultural heritage. In this book, eight garden experts from five countries provide important examples of how kings and regents—through thei..