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Johnson, Brian

 
9781847733450: The Complete Guide to Flags of the World

Sinopsis

Based on the highly successful Pocket Guide to Flags of the World, this comprehensive inventory features the flags of more than 220 countries and territories?25 of them new, including The Isle of Man, Serbia, and Somaliland. For each banner, there’s historical background plus a detailed analysis of its meaning and symbolism; in addition, every national entry includes key data (area, currency, main exports, religion), statistics, and large- and small-scale locator maps. A final section on de facto and emerging states makes this one of the most complete and in-depth flag guides available.

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Reseña del editor

This is a comprehensive inventory of more than 220 countries and territories' flags. "The Complete Guide to Flags of the World" provides concise, up-to-date coverage of every flag, giving the history, meaning and symbolism of each flag, together with large-scale and smaller locator maps. Based on the highly successful "Pocket Guide to Flags of the World", this book features over 25 new countries, including The Isle of Man, Serbia and Somaliland.Each flag featured includes key data and statistics on population, area, currency, religion and main exports of the country followed by a detailed examination of the flag itself. A final section on de facto and emerging states makes this one of the most detailed guides currently available.

Biografía del autor

Brian Johnson Barker is a writer, researcher, photographer and editor. His interests include political and military history, travel, numismatics and vexillology. He has written many non-fiction books, magazine articles and television scripts. Clive Carpenter is a writer and editor. He has written over 20 books and numerous articles on subjects such as geography, history and education. Clive has made more than 100 radio broadcasts and television appearances. He lives in West Sussex.

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9781504800075: The Complete Guide to Flags of the World, 3rd Edition

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ISBN 10:  1504800079 ISBN 13:  9781504800075
Editorial: IMM Lifestyle Books, 2015
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