The world encyclopedia of flags & heraldry: an international history of heraldry and its contemporary uses together with the definitive guide to national flags, banners, standards and ensigns

Abstract

Explores the international history of heraldry and provides a guide to national flags, banners, standards, and ensigns. Includes over 2,100 illustrations.

Contents

Introduction -- Flags of the world. Flags through the ages (The origin and development of flags -- All about flags -- Emperors, sovereigns and presidents -- Government flags -- Military signs -- Naval ensigns and flags -- Flag families) -- The world of flags (Flags of Europe -- Flags of Asia -- Flags of Australia and Oceania -- Flags of the Americas -- Flags of Africa -- Flags of international organizations -- Regional and local flags -- Flags of peoples and causes -- House and private flags) -- Th history and applications of heraldry (The origins and development of heraldry -- Heralds and the law of arms -- The coat of arms -- The language of heraldry -- Messages and declarations -- Royal heraldry and nobility -- Civic and state heraldry -- Global heraldry -- The continuity of heraldry).