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The world encyclopedia of flags : the definitive guide to international flags, banners, standards and ensigns

Title
The world encyclopedia of flags : the definitive guide to international flags, banners, standards and ensigns / Alfred Znamierowski.
Author
Znamierowski, Alfred, 1940-
Publication
London : Lorenz, 1999.

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TextNo restrictions *R-USLHG CR191 .Z53 1999Schwarzman Building - Milstein Division Reference Room 121

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Description
256 pages : illustrations (some color); 31 cm
Summary
Recounts the origins and development of various types of flags and depicts national, regional, international, governmental, ethnic, and other types of banners.
Subject
  • Flags > Encyclopedias
  • Flags > History
  • Emblems, National > Encyclopedias
  • Emblems, National
  • Flags
  • Flagge
  • Hoheitszeichen
Genre/Form
  • Encyclopedias.
  • History.
Contents
pt. 1. Flags through the ages -- The origin and development of flags -- All about flags -- Emperors, sovereigns and presidents -- Government flags -- Military signs -- Navy ensigns and flags -- Flag families -- pt. 2. The work of flags -- Flags of Europe -- Flags of Asia -- Flags of Australia and Oceania -- Flags of the Americas -- Flags of Africa -- Flags of International Organizations -- Regional and local flags -- Flags of peoples and causes -- House and private flags.
Call Number
CR191
ISBN
  • 0754801675
  • 9780754801672
OCLC
59443662
Author
Znamierowski, Alfred, 1940-
Title
The world encyclopedia of flags : the definitive guide to international flags, banners, standards and ensigns / Alfred Znamierowski.
Imprint
London : Lorenz, 1999.
Type of Content
text
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Research Call Number
*R-USLHG CR191 .Z53 1999
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