The Complete Guide to Flags of the World - Softcover

Johnson, Brian

 
9781847733450: The Complete Guide to Flags of the World
Softcover
ISBN 10: 184773345X ISBN 13: 9781847733450
Publisher: New Holland Publishers Ltd, 2009

Synopsis

Based on the highly successful Pocket Guide to Flags of the World, this comprehensive inventory features the flags of more than 220 countries and territories?25 of them new, including The Isle of Man, Serbia, and Somaliland. For each banner, there’s historical background plus a detailed analysis of its meaning and symbolism; in addition, every national entry includes key data (area, currency, main exports, religion), statistics, and large- and small-scale locator maps. A final section on de facto and emerging states makes this one of the most complete and in-depth flag guides available.

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About the Author

Brian Johnson Barker is a writer, researcher, photographer and editor. His interests include political and military history, travel, numismatics and vexillology. He has written many non-fiction books, magazine articles and television scripts. Clive Carpenter is a writer and editor. He has written over 20 books and numerous articles on subjects such as geography, history and education. Clive has made more than 100 radio broadcasts and television appearances. He lives in West Sussex.

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Publisher
New Holland Publishers Ltd
Publication date
2009
Language
English
ISBN 10 
184773345X
ISBN 13 
9781847733450
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
192

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