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Complete Flags of the World (Smithsonian Handbooks) (Paperback)

by DK Publishing (Author)
Key Phrases: union flag, overseas territories, civil ensign, World War, Southern Cross, North America (more...)
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Vexillology, or the study of flags is a fascinating and ever-changing subject. The Complete Flags of the World presents a detailed and compelling overview of the history behind the development of world flags. Each national flag is fully described with text and annotations that describe its history, the development of its design, the significance of colors, symbols, and crests. Even the smallest countries are given a full page, and the story of each flag is analyzed consistently to make comparisons simple. The attractive format and handy pocket size will make this an ideal gift or reference for anyone who is interested in flags.

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  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: DK ADULT; 5 Rev Upd edition (October 20, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0756641152
  • ISBN-13: 978-0756641153
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #78,525 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars quite exhaustive collection of information, January 12, 2009
By arzewski (pittsburgh, pa United States) - See all my reviews
All about flags. Colors, details, aspect ratios, dimensions. It was quite all very interesting. Great trivia sources, for example, which are the only two countries that have a perfectly square flag ? which is the only country to have a flag completely of one color ?

The book also goes into details explaining the coat of arms and the history it references. I found it interesting in knowing that the text in the south african coat of arms is from a now-extinct language.

One thing I did notice: the editorial pressure of not offending the People's Republic of China must have been such that the flag of TIBET was NOT included (Hong Kong was...) It is such an interesting flag... so it did catch my attention...
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