{"product_id":"1000-flags-banners-and-ensigns-paperback","title":"1000 Flags: Banners and Ensigns - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eElisabeth Dumont-Le Cornec\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA guide to the world's flags, their history and design.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Did you know that the flag of the United States has been modified 32 times? And that the Jolly Roger is still flown today? Every flag raised through time has a remarkable history tied to the identity and history of whoever is flying it. \u003ci\u003e1000 Flags\u003c\/i\u003e reveals the significance and meaning of a flag's graphic components and introduces the major types of flag, with additional focus on the unusual and the unexpected. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The book covers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eFlag definition, composition and forms: \u003c\/b\u003e What makes a flag \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eTo hoist the colors: \u003c\/b\u003e White, black, red, green, blue, yellow and orange \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eTo prove sovereignty: \u003c\/b\u003e The history of a national flag; Maritime pavilions \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eTo honor lineage: \u003c\/b\u003e Heraldry in history to the present \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eTo glorify the past: \u003c\/b\u003e The oldest flags; selection of historical flags; History of some national flags \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eA flag to reflect change: \u003c\/b\u003e Countries that have had the highest number of flags \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eA flag to reveal religion: \u003c\/b\u003e Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism; Procession banners \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eA flag to reveal identity: \u003c\/b\u003e Regional belonging, Cultural belonging\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eA flag to reveal convictions: \u003c\/b\u003e Protest flags, Organizational flags\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eA flag to show strength or intimidate opponents: \u003c\/b\u003e Weapons; Pirate symbols \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eA flag to communicate intention: \u003c\/b\u003e The 36 maritime signal pavilions and their associations \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eA flag to impose rules: \u003c\/b\u003e Competition flags, Beach flags. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e Topics of special focus include the genesis of the Union Jack; the most used colors; the birth of a flag; confederation flags, such as Panafrican and the European Union; LGBTQ and friends flags, such as Leather Fetish and Genderfluid Pride; and Racing Flags. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e By way of a fascinating survey of flag design, \u003ci\u003e1000 Flags\u003c\/i\u003e provides a unique overview of world geopolitics, history, and political movements. It is an interesting reference book and will be a long-lived selection for schools, libraries and retail. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Elisabeth Dumont Le Cornec has written or edited more than 40 books, including \u003ci\u003eWonders of the World\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWorld Religions\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Paris. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 15, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768978276640,"sku":"9780228102588","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/9e21403333e11d129c2f2060f9b3e909.webp?v=1780340709","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/1000-flags-banners-and-ensigns-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}