Firefly Guide to Flags of the World

The Firefly Guide to Flags of the World is an authoritative and beautifully illustrated guide to flags from around the world, and much more. The flags of every nation are displayed, as well as the flags of international organizations, US state flags and Canadian provincial flags, plus signal flags. Specially drawn for this book, the flags are fully up-to-date to the start of 2003. With each flag is a detailed history and design description, an explanation of its symbolism and a concise article on the nation's history, basic statistics and facts, and stamps. Colour political maps locate the nations. Also included are an identification guide to national flags and flag days, a brief history of flags, and a visual glossary. Book jacket.Firefly Books Staff is the author of 'Firefly Guide to Flags of the World' with ISBN 9781552978139 and ISBN 1552978133.