Complete Flags of the World
The Ultimate Pocket Guide
Published on 19. May 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-1-4654-1967-5 (ISBN)
Description
Are you learning the flags of the world at school or home? Or do you always wonder which flags belong to which countries at sporting events? This clear guide is what you need!
Flying the flag for countries all over the world, Complete Flags of the World is a comprehensive reference handbook, suitable for readers of all ages. Learn about the history, symbolism, parts, colors, and types of flags, and identify the flags of different nations from around the world - discovering their cultural importance and special meanings along the way.
This is the ultimate educational book of flags, covering more than 400 examples of flags from geography, communications, politics, sport, history, and art. Detailed notes and annotations reveal the flags' origins and development, and explain the significance of colors, symbols, crests, and coats of arms.
From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, if you're a flag fanatic, this handy guide is exactly the reference that you need.
Flying the flag for countries all over the world, Complete Flags of the World is a comprehensive reference handbook, suitable for readers of all ages. Learn about the history, symbolism, parts, colors, and types of flags, and identify the flags of different nations from around the world - discovering their cultural importance and special meanings along the way.
This is the ultimate educational book of flags, covering more than 400 examples of flags from geography, communications, politics, sport, history, and art. Detailed notes and annotations reveal the flags' origins and development, and explain the significance of colors, symbols, crests, and coats of arms.
From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, if you're a flag fanatic, this handy guide is exactly the reference that you need.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
DK
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Flexible plastic/vinyl cover
Dimensions
Height: 224 mm
Width: 132 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
604 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4654-1967-5 (9781465419675)
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Dorling Kindersley
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10/2008
5th Edition
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
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