A review by pnichols
Fallen Glory: The Lives and Deaths of History's Greatest Buildings by James Crawford

5.0

A wonderful guide to 20 former buildings (plus 1 virtual corollary) that is equal parts enlightenment and entertainment. Don't let its length put you off: each building is profiled in a roughly 25-page, freestanding chapter--making this an easy book to pick up whenever you find time for a chapter or more. Highly recommended for armchair social history and architecture buffs.