Flags of the World: A Pictorial History
- ISBN-10
- 0880295619
- ISBN-13
- 9780880295611
- Series
- Flags of the World
- Category
- Flags
- Pages
- 164
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1990
- Author
- William G. Crampton
Description
Flags of the World is a fascinating study of the use of flags as a means of national and cultural identification throughout history. Flags have been flown in many different forms, from Roman vexillums to feudal gonfalons, from ceremonial standards to political tri-colors.
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