{"title":"Keir Davidson","description":"\u003cp\u003eKeir Davidson explores the rich tapestry of history and creativity in his works, offering insightful biographies and cultural narratives. His books delve into captivating stories from the Romantic Age to the grandeur of British heritage sites, revealing the personalities and passions that shaped their times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect beautifully crafted accounts that blend meticulous research with engaging storytelling, perfect for those fascinated by the intersections of art, history, and personal journeys. \u003cem\u003eImprobable Pioneers of the Romantic Age\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWoburn Abbey\u003c\/em\u003e exemplify Davidson’s ability to illuminate the extraordinary within cultural and historical worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"improbable-pioneers-of-the-romantic-age-by-keir-davidson-9781910258255","title":"Improbable Pioneers of the Romantic Age","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of how the 6th Duke of Bedford and his second wife, Georgina Gordon, became intimately involved with the scientific discoveries of the Enlightenment, the joys of Romantic poetry and painting, and the leading figures of both worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eImprobable Pioneers of the Romantic Age\u003c\/em\u003e explores their unique journey through a pivotal period in history, where the scientific and artistic realms collided and flourished. Join them as they navigate the transformational waves of creativity and knowledge during their time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46844081406188,"sku":"9781910258255","price":140.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/e3350b038b3249a671b07088abd11749.jpg?v=1758826410"},{"product_id":"woburn-abbey-by-keir-davidson-9781910258132","title":"Woburn Abbey","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe park and gardens at \u003cem\u003eWoburn Abbey\u003c\/em\u003e tell a fascinating story, illuminating the history of English landscaping from the sixteenth century to the present day. Drawing on the enormous quantity of material available in the Woburn archives, as well as the historic images and details preserved in the art in the Abbey itself, this book describes how the park and gardens developed, following wider trends in landscaping as well as the individual tastes of the successive dukes and duchesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt also places the significant developments in the park and gardens in the context of the other gardens built at the time. The dukes (and before them the earls) of Bedford have been in possession of Woburn Abbey since 1540. Over the centuries, in all the major periods of English landscaping, gardens have been built at Woburn which not only reflect the styles of their times but also throw light on the changing responses to the natural landscape which initiated those changes in style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost all of the important figures in English landscaping—from Isaac de Caus to George London and Henry Wise, Charles Bridgeman, and Humphry Repton—worked for the Bedford family at one time or another. In our own time, a ten-year programme of restoration of Repton's Pleasure Gardens initiated by the present Duchess is underway. When this is finished, in 2018, the result will be the most complete Repton pleasure grounds anywhere in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, Keir Davidson weaves specific and wider themes together in a way that brings the whole enthralling story to life, engaging the reader with historic gardens that are not simply part of a lost past, but can be experienced today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47428463132908,"sku":"9781910258132","price":110.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781910258132.jpg?v=1774496572"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/keir-davidson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}