TY - BOOK AU - Znamierowski, Alfred TI - The world encyclopedia of flags: the definitive guide to international flags, banners, standards, and ensigns SN - 9780754801672 AV - CR 112 .Z63 1999 PY - 1999/// CY - London PB - Lorenz Books KW - LONDON (ENGLISH) -- FICTION N1 - Includes bibliographical references; I. 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 -- II. The world of flags -- Flags of Europe -- Flags of Asia -- Flags of Australia and Oceania -- Flags of Americas -- Flags of Africa -- Flags of International organizations -- Regional and local flags -- Flags of peoples and causes -- House and private flags N2 - "Recounts the origins and development of various types of flags and depicts national, regional, international, governmental, ethnic, and other types of banners. The World Encyclopedia of Flags is one of the most comprehensive books on this subject, serving both as a reference book and an invaluable educational source of information." -- Amazon ER -