 | Cultivated Power: Flowers, Culture, and Politics in the Reign of Louis XIV Subjects: Louis XIV King of France 1638–1715; Gardens French -- History -- 17th century; Gardens French -- History -- 18th century; Gardens -- France -- History -- 17th century; Gardens -- France -- History -- 18th century; Symbolism of flowers; France -- Histo; Cultivated Power explores the collection, cultivation, and display of flowers in early modern France at the historical moment when flowering plants piqued the curiosity of European gardeners and botanists, merchants and ministers, and dukes and kings alike. Elizabeth Hyde teaches history at the College of New Jersey. |
