9780750297905-0750297905-The Book of Flags: Flags from around the world and the stories behind them

The Book of Flags: Flags from around the world and the stories behind them

ISBN-13: 9780750297905
ISBN-10: 0750297905
Edition: Illustrated
Author: Rob Colson
Publication date: 2017
Publisher: Wayland
Format: Paperback 64 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780750297905
ISBN-10: 0750297905
Edition: Illustrated
Author: Rob Colson
Publication date: 2017
Publisher: Wayland
Format: Paperback 64 pages

Summary

The Book of Flags: Flags from around the world and the stories behind them (ISBN-13: 9780750297905 and ISBN-10: 0750297905), written by authors Rob Colson, was published by Wayland in 2017. With an overall rating of 4.2 stars, it's a notable title among other books. You can easily purchase or rent The Book of Flags: Flags from around the world and the stories behind them (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.3.

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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. Discover the cultural and political history behind each flag, as well as flag rituals, historical uses of flags and heaps of curiosities and unusual facts.

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