World Encyclopedia of Flags - Couverture souple

ZNAMIEROWSKI, Alfed

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1840384158 ISBN 13 : 9781840384154

Editeur : Hermes House, 2008

Synopsis

Book by Alfred Znamierowski

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This book is the definitive visual reference to all the international flags. Compiled by a leading authority, the work is an exhaustive and up-to-date summary of world flags, from the largest countries to the smallest states. The extensively researched text explores the wealth of shapes and patterns in flag designs, as well as flag-making techniques, terminology, usage and etiquette. Emperors, Soverigns and Presidents; Government Flags; Military Signs and Naval Ensigns and Flags are all covered, tracing the history and development of the flags. This is both an excellent reference book and an invaluable educational resource. It offers historical, geographical and political insights into one of our oldest forms of identification and communication.

Biographie de l'auteur

Alfred Znamierowski began publishing numerous press articles on flags in the 1960's, and since 1965 he has undertaken extensive research in Italy, France, Germany and the United States. During the last 25 years, thousands of his illustrations have been published in encyclopedias, books and journals. He has also designed flags and arms for commercial firms and for individuals. He is the founder of the Instytut Heraldyczno-Weksylologiczny (Institute of Heraldry and Vexillology) whose files contain thousands of specifications, laws and regulations relating to flags and arms. In 2001 the International Federation of Vexilloligical Associations recognized him as a Fellow of the Federation.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Hermes House
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1840384158
• ISBN 13: 9781840384154
• Reliure: Broché
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible