Even in the Bible, Adam and Eve find themselves in a garden. It serves as a retreat for philosophers, monks, and Zen masters. In the garden, humanity finds itself. In a fascinating journey through cultural history, Robert Harrison takes us through gardens from all eras and cultures, interpreting them as a direct expression of human nature. In his wonderful book, he examines how humanity alters nature according to its ideals, addressing a significant question of philosophy and the history of ideas: the essence of humanity.