| Edition |
[New ed.] |
| Description |
256 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 23 cm |
| Note |
This ed. originally published: London : Lorenz, 2004. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 252) and index. |
| Summary |
An exhaustive and up-to-date summary of world flags, from the smallest states to the largest countries. |
| Contents |
The origin and development of flags -- All about flags -- Emperors, sovereigns and presidents -- Government flags -- Military signs -- Naval ensigns and flags -- Flag families -- Flags of Europe -- Flags of Asia -- Flags of Australia and Oceania -- Flags of the Americas -- Flags of Africa -- Flags of international organizations -- Regional and local flags -- Flags of people and causes -- House and private flags. |
| Subject |
Flags -- Encyclopedias.
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Flags -- History.
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Emblems, National -- Encyclopedias.
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Emblems, National. (OCoLC)fst00908363
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Flags. (OCoLC)fst00926942
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| Genre/Form |
Encyclopedias. (OCoLC)fst01423798
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History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
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| Note |
Title should read: World encyclopedia of flags : the definitive guide to international flags, banners, standards and ensigns, with over 1400 illustrations |
| ISBN |
9780754826293 (hardback) |
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0754826295 (hardback) |
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