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Fallen Glory: The Lives and Deaths of History's Greatest Buildings,Used
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An inviting, fascinating compendium of twentyone of history's most famous lost places, from the Tower of Babel to the Twin TowersBuildings are more like us than we realize. They can be born into wealth or poverty, enjoying every privilege or struggling to make ends meet. They have parentsgods, kings and emperors, governments, visionaries and madmenas well as friends and enemies. They have duties and responsibilities. They can endure crises of faith and purpose. They can succeed or fail. They can live. And, sooner or later, they die.In Fallen Glory, James Crawford uncovers the biographies of some of the worlds most fascinating lost and ruined buildings, from the dawn of civilization to the cyber era. The lives of these iconic structures are packed with drama and intrigue. Soap operas on the grandest scale, they feature war and religion, politics and art, love and betrayal, catastrophe and hope. Frequently their afterlives have been no less dramatictheir memories used and abused down the millennia for purposes both sacred and profane. They provide the stage for a startling array of characters, including Gilgamesh, the Cretan Minotaur, Agamemnon, Nefertiti, Genghis Khan, Henry VIII, Catherine the Great, Adolf Hitler, and even Bruce Springsteen.The twentyone structures Crawford focuses on include The Tower of Babel, The Temple of Jerusalem, The Library of Alexandria, The Bastille, Kowloon Walled City, the Berlin Wall, and the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. Ranging from the deserts of Iraq, the banks of the Nile and the cloud forests of Peru, to the great cities of Jerusalem, Istanbul, Paris, Rome, London and New York, Fallen Glory is a unique guide to a world of vanished architecture. And, by picking through the fragments of our past, it asks what historys scattered ruins can tell us about our own future.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Fallen Glory'? A: 'Fallen Glory' focuses on the histories of twenty-one significant buildings throughout history that have been lost or ruined, exploring their stories and cultural impact.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Fallen Glory'? A: The author of 'Fallen Glory' is James Crawford, who delves into the biographies of famous lost structures.
- Q: When was 'Fallen Glory' published? A: 'Fallen Glory' was published on September 17, 2019.
- Q: How many pages does 'Fallen Glory' have? A: 'Fallen Glory' contains a total of 640 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for 'Fallen Glory'? A: 'Fallen Glory' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Fallen Glory' in new condition? A: Yes, 'Fallen Glory' is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: What buildings are covered in 'Fallen Glory'? A: 'Fallen Glory' discusses notable structures such as The Tower of Babel, The Temple of Jerusalem, The Library of Alexandria, and the Twin Towers.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Fallen Glory'? A: 'Fallen Glory' explores themes of architecture, history, culture, and the drama surrounding the lives and deaths of iconic buildings.
- Q: Who might benefit from reading 'Fallen Glory'? A: Readers interested in history, architecture, or cultural studies may find 'Fallen Glory' particularly engaging.
- Q: Is there an edition of 'Fallen Glory' available? A: Yes, 'Fallen Glory' is available in a reprint edition.