'The World Atlas Of Flags' is an essential reference work for anyone with an interest in current affairs, geography, travel, modern history, heraldry and, of course vexillology, the study of flags.
Flags are many things to many people. To some, they are a visible symbol of statehood and national pride; to others, they represent an identification with a particular group, be it in business, sport, politics or the military, Flags can stir deep emotions and, as such, are powerful elements in our knowledge of who we are and where we belong. Learning about the flags of other nations opens a window through which we can begin to view other cultures with more understanding.
Incorporating the flag of each country, this book adds depth by providing a locator map and some background for each national flag.
Concise, fact-filled coverage of the flags of every country in the world, giving the history, meaning and symbolism of national flags, together with locator maps to place each nation in its geographical context.
