{"product_id":"the-world-encyclopedia-of-flags-the-definitive-guide-to-international-flags-banners-standards-and-ensigns-with-over-400-illustrations","title":"The World Encyclopedia of Flags: The definitive guide to international flags  banners  standards and ensigns  with over 400 illustrations","description":"\u003cp\u003eThroughout the ages  flags have been a means of cultural and national identification and communication. From military standards flown in battle thousands of years ago  to painted faces at football matches and other sports fixtures  flags and emblems have always been a means of representation for groups and associations around the world.  This fully revised and updated book is the definitive visual reference to all the international flags. Compiled by a leading authority  the work is an exhaustive and up-to-date summary of world flags  from the largest countries to the smallest states.  The first section  Flags Through the Ages  starts with The Origin and Development of Flags  a fascinating overview of flags throughout history  from the Egyptian standards dating from 3400BC  to flags from the classical and medieval periods and the ensigns of maritime nations of the 20th century.  All About Flags covers the wealth of shapes and patterns in flag design developed over the ages  as well as flag-making techniques  terminology  usage and etiquette. Emperors  Sovereigns and Presidents depicts all the most important royal standards and presidential flags from each significant period in history  with illustrations from the 14th century to the present day. Government Flags includes flags of departments and agencies  governors  police departments and coastguards. Military Signs deals with regimental colours  flags of armed forces  air force flags and rank flags. Naval Ensigns and Flags charts all the flags used at sea by the navy. Flag Families looks at national flags that share similarities and traces their development from the 18th century onwards.  The second section  The World of Flags  is divided into several subtopics including the flags of countries and their territories  Flags of International Organizations  Regional and Local Flags  and Flags of People and Causes. Each flag is illustrated with information on its date of adoption  proportions and symbolic meaning  where relevant.  This is both a stunning reference book and an invaluable educational resource. It offers historical  geographical and political insights into one of our most ancient forms of identification and communication.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44965965299765,"sku":"ByrdShop_0754826295","price":59.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780754826293.jpg?v=1770551001","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-world-encyclopedia-of-flags-the-definitive-guide-to-international-flags-banners-standards-and-ensigns-with-over-400-illustrations","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}