The book of flags
Colson, Rob, 1971-2016
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Did you know that the US Star-Spangled Banner was designed by a 17-year-old school boy? Or that the Brazilian flag shows a star constellation of the night sky from 1889? Welcome to the bizarre and fascinating world of flags! From the chequered Formula 1 flag and the rainbow banner to historical standards and country flags, this book is packed with amazing facts, stories, and curiosities behind some of the world's most iconic banners.
Main title:
The book of flags / Rob Colson
Author:
Colson, Rob, 1971-, author
Imprint:
London : Wayland, 2016.
Collation:
64 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (colour) ; 30 cm
Notes:
Illustrations on inside covers.Includes index.
ISBN:
9780750295963 (hbk)
Language:
English
BRN:
1145932