The World Encyclopedia of Flags - Softcover

Znamierowski, Alfred.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1840384158 ISBN 13: 9781840384154

Publisher: Hermes House, 2004

Synopsis

Recounts the origins and development of various types of flags and depicts national, regional, international, governmental, ethnic, and other types of banners. The World Encyclopedia of Flags is one of the most comprehensive books on this subject, serving both as a reference book and an invaluable educational source of information. Over 1400 colour illustrations of flags and emblems are included.'

About this title

About the Author:

Alfred Znamierowski began publishing numerous press articles on flags in the 1960's, and since 1965 he has undertaken extensive research in Italy, France, Germany and the United States. During the last 25 years, thousands of his illustrations have been published in encyclopedias, books and journals. He has also designed flags and arms for commercial firms and for individuals. He is the founder of the Instytut Heraldyczno-Weksylologiczny (Institute of Heraldry and Vexillology) whose files contain thousands of specifications, laws and regulations relating to flags and arms. In 2001 the International Federation of Vexilloligical Associations recognized him as a Fellow of the Federation.

About this edition

• Publisher: Hermes House
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1840384158
• ISBN 13: 9781840384154
• Binding: Paperback