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THE WORLD ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FLAGS

An illustrated guide to international flags, banners, standards and ensigns, with 1400 color illustrations

Throughout the ages flags have been a means of cultural and national identity, communication, and a means of representation for groups and associations.

Compiled by a leading authority this book, newly updated for this larger format edition, is a definitive and exhaustive visual reference to international flags, from the largest countries to the smallest states.

Split into two sections, the first part of the book presents a fascinating overview of the history of flags, from the 3rd century BC to the 21st century.

The second section covers over 600 flags in current use, including a continent- by-continent examination of countries, territories, organizations, individuals and causes.

Lavishly illustrated, this book is both a stunning reference book and an invaluable resource. Fascinating and compelling, it offers historical, geographical and political insights into one of our most ancient forms of identification and communication.
THE WORLD ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FLAGS

An illustrated guide to international flags, banners, standards and ensigns, with 1400 color illustrations

Throughout the ages flags have been a means of cultural and national identity, communication, and a means of representation for groups and associations.

Compiled by a leading authority this book, newly updated for this larger format edition, is a definitive and exhaustive visual reference to international flags, from the largest countries to the smallest states.

Split into two sections, the first part of the book presents a fascinating overview of the history of flags, from the 3rd century BC to the 21st century.

The second section covers over 600 flags in current use, including a continent- by-continent examination of countries, territories, organizations, individuals and causes.

Lavishly illustrated, this book is both a stunning reference book and an invaluable resource. Fascinating and compelling, it offers historical, geographical and political insights into one of our most ancient forms of identification and communication.
Über den Autor
Alfred Znamierowski is a leading figure in vexillology and one of the world’s foremost ag artists. He runs the Polish Institute of Heraldry and Vexillology and continues to design flags.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2020
Genre: Importe
Produktart: Nachschlagewerke
Rubrik: Sachliteratur
Thema: Lexika
Medium: Buch
Inhalt: Gebunden
ISBN-13: 9780754834809
ISBN-10: 0754834808
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Znamierowski, Alfred
Hersteller: Anness Publishing
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 284 x 215 x 23 mm
Von/Mit: Alfred Znamierowski
Erscheinungsdatum: 21.11.2020
Gewicht: 1,214 kg
Artikel-ID: 126443496