Collins gem flags - Carol P Shaw

Comprehensive and completely up-to-date, this compact volume explains the origins, history and symbolism of the flags of over 200 countries, now in a new paperback with a fresh clear design. Contains fascinating facts as to why certain colours and images are used to reflect a country.

This Collins Gem continues to fill a vital gap on the Reference shelf. This new edition is clear, colourful and simple to use. There's no need to trawl through the Web trying to locate a particular flag, you can just look it up in the Gem.

Includes full-colour illustrations of national and sub-national flags

Features a history of flags and a glossary of flag terminology

Organized by geographic region to show inter-relation of the flags of neighbouring countries