The Complete Guide to Flags of the World

Written by Brian Johnson Barker

Explore the world through its flags, uncovering history and symbolism.

200 pages

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Dive into a vibrant journey across the globe with 'The Complete Guide to Flags of the World.' Discover the stories behind over 220 flags, from national emblems to international symbols. This updated edition reveals the history, meaning, and symbolism of each flag, complete with detailed maps and current data. Whether you're a flag enthusiast or a curious traveler, this guide offers a colorful exploration of identity and heritage. What secrets do these flags hold, and how do they reflect the nations they represent? Uncover the answers in this essential reference.

From the publisher

This comprehensive guide to the flags of the world provides concise, accurate coverage of every country in the world, giving the history, meaning, and symbolism of national flags, together with large-scale and smaller locator maps. The Complete Guide to Flags of the World, 4th Edition includes the history of flags, the color flags in over 220 countries and territories, flags of international organizations, large-scale and detailed locator maps for easy reference, up-to-date data and statistics for all countries, information about the history and symbolism of each flag, a section on de facto and emerging states, and a full index. This 4th edition comes with 38 updated flags and new, revised information for all things flags.

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