Crampton, William

Flags of the World is a fascinating study of the use of flags as a means of national and cultural identification throughout history.

A guide to the flags of all the nations and states of the world that explains geographical position, cultural influences, and the political and historical events that helped shape the design of many flags.

This book is a photographic essay about flags from countries all over the world and such special flags as signal flags for ships and boats, flags for special festivals and sports, political flags and coats of arms.