Brian Johnson Barker
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 160
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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, the WORLD ATLAS OF FLAGS adds depth by providing a locator map and some background for each national flag. The history of flags, how flags are used today, flags of global organizations, and similarities in colour and design are covered in the opening chapters.