Publisher's Synopsis
The modern history of Yangon (formerly Rangoon) can be traced through its colonial-era architecture. This book focuses on a selection of 30 key buildings and examines their past, present, and future. The modern history of Yangon (formerly Rangoon) can be traced through its colonial-era architecture. From the monumental former Reserve Bank of India, which records every step of the country's fiscal history, to the now derelict Pegu Club, which was once the favoured watering hole for officers of the British colonial government, each building has a story to tell. The buildings
