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Flag : [discover the story of flags and banners--their history, their meanings, and how they are used]

This superb collection of specially commissioned photographs presents a comprehensive survey of flags - from national flags and signalling flags to those used in sport and on ceremonial occasions. Starting with the standards of the ancient Egyptians and the Romans the book traces the uses of flags on the battlefield and at sea in sport and by political leaders and churchmen. Learn about the influence of heraldry and the meaning behind the most common symbols and colours used in flag designs. Discover the history of many national flags from the Union Jack and French Tricolour to the Stars and Stripes and the Danish 'Dannerbrog'. A fascinating introduction to the subject Flag also reveals how flags have become symbols of national pride and how they have figured in the changing histories of the nations of the world.

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  • "Flag"
  • "Flag"@it
  • "Eyewitness flag"

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  • "This superb collection of specially commissioned photographs presents a comprehensive survey of flags - from national flags and signalling flags to those used in sport and on ceremonial occasions. Starting with the standards of the ancient Egyptians and the Romans the book traces the uses of flags on the battlefield and at sea in sport and by political leaders and churchmen. Learn about the influence of heraldry and the meaning behind the most common symbols and colours used in flag designs. Discover the history of many national flags from the Union Jack and French Tricolour to the Stars and Stripes and the Danish 'Dannerbrog'. A fascinating introduction to the subject Flag also reveals how flags have become symbols of national pride and how they have figured in the changing histories of the nations of the world."@en
  • "A photographic essay about flags from countries all over the world and such special flags as signal flags for ships and boats, flags for special festivals and sports, political flags, and coats of arms. Also includes information about the meaning of shapes and colors on flags."@en
  • "Covers flags from countries all over the world, including special flags such as signal flags for ships and boats, flags for special festivals and sports, political flags and coats of arms."
  • "A photographic essay about flags from countries all over the world and such special flags as signal flags for ships and boats, flags for special festivals and sports, political flags and coats of arms. Also includes information about the meaning of shapes and colors on flags."
  • "A photographic essay about flags from countries all over the world and such special flags as signal flags for ships and boats, flags for special festivals and sports, political flags and coats of arms. Also includes information about the meaning of shapes and colors on flags."@en
  • ""Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the history of flags around the world"--Cover back."@en

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  • "Verzeichnis"
  • "Jugendsachbuch"
  • "Juvenile works"
  • "Juvenile works"@en
  • "Electronic books"@en
  • "Electronic books"
  • "Pictorial works"
  • "Bildband"

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  • "Liput"@fi
  • "Flag : [discover the story of flags and banners--their history, their meanings, and how they are used]"@en
  • "Fahnen & Flaggen : Fahnen, Flaggen, Wimpel und Standarten aus aller Welt : Aussehen, Entstehungsgeschichte, Bedeutung"
  • "Fahnen & Flaggen : Fahnen, Flaggen, Wimpel u. Standarten aus aller Welt ; Aussehen, Entstehungsgeschichte, Bedeutung"
  • "Fahnen & Flaggen : Fahnen, Flaggen, Wimpel und Standarten aus aller Welt ; Aussehen, Entstehungsgeschichte, Bedeutung"
  • "Флаг"
  • "Eyewitness books flag"
  • "Fahnen & [und] Flaggen : Fahnen, Flaggen, Wimpel und Standarten aus aller Welt : Aussehen, Entstehungsgeschichte, Bedeutung"
  • "旗 : 世界の旗と国旗の図鑑その歴史、意味、用法を探ってみよう"
  • "旗 : 世界の旗と国旗の図鑑 その歴史, 意味, 用法を探ってみよう"
  • "Le bandiere"
  • "Le bandiere"@it
  • "Flag"@da
  • "Flag"
  • "Flag"@en
  • "Hata"
  • "Hata"@ja
  • "Le bandiere : [storia, significato e uso di bandiere e vessilli]"
  • "旗 : 世界中にはたくさんの旗や国旗があるーその歴史、意味、使われ方などを探る"
  • "Vlaggen"
  • "旗"
  • "Hata : sekai no hata to kokki no zukan sono rekishi imi yōhōo sagutte miyō"
  • "Hata : sekai no hata to kokki no zukan sono rekishi imi yōhōo sagutte miyō"@ja

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