Rosa

The Story of the Rose

By: Peter E. Kukielski, Charles Phillips, Judith B Tankard (Foreword by)

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Hardcover | 16 February 2021 | Edition Number 1

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256 Pages

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25.5 x 19.5 x 2.2

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Few flowers have quite the same allure or as significant a place in history as the rose.

A symbol of love, power, royalty, beauty, and joy, the rose has played many roles, both literal and symbolic, in poetry, art, literature, music, fashion, medicine, perfume, decoration, cuisine, and more.

In this beautifully illustrated guide, award-winning horticulturist Peter E. Kukielski and his coauthor, Charles Phillips, tell the fascinating and many-layered history of this "queen of flowers." The book explores many stories from the long association of roses with human societies, from their first cultivation-likely in China some five thousand years ago-to their modern genetic cultivars. It shows how roses have been prominent across time and many cultures, including ancient Greece and Rome, Christianity, Islam, and Sufism.

The book, with more than 140 colour illustrations, offers a unique look at the essential contributions that roses have made throughout human history.

Industry Reviews

"The social, cultural and horticultural history of the rose is entertainingly and thoughtfully displayed in this exquisitely produced hardback title...The narrative in the nine chapters, each usefully distilled into bite-sized sections, takes a world view on the rose's rise to fame."-Garden News

"Packed with so many fascinating stories and facts...I would recommend Rosa: The Story of the Rose as a gift for anyone who loves flowers, although once purchased you would find it hard to pass on!"-Judith Blacklock, Flora Magazine

Winner of the top literary award from the World Federation of Rose Societies

"The authors present the most comprehensive exploration of the evolution, development, impact and importance of roses from antiquity to present times that I have ever found."-Gaye Hammond, Past President of the Houston Rose Society

"Rosa emphasizes the wonder of the rose by tracing the many ways it has shaped cultures around the world. It is wonderfully and richly illustrated."-Michael Marriott, Senior Rosarian at David Austin Roses, and Rose Garden Designer

"Rich in fascinating cultural history, Rosa takes us on a joyous visual romp through the stories and symbolism of the most iconic of all garden flowers."-Peter Crane, author of Ginkgo: The Tree that Time Forgot

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