The Complete Guide to Flags of the World, 4th Edition (IMM Lifestyle Books) 220 Countries and Territories, 600+ Photos, Flag History and Symbolism, Statistics, De Facto States, and More

Brian Johnson Barker

ISBN 10: 1504801431 / ISBN 13: 9781504801430

Published by IMM Lifestyle Books, 2025

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Complete Guide to Flags of the World, 4th Edition (IMM Lifestyle Books) 220 Countries and Territories, 600+ Photos, Flag History and Symbolism, Statistics, De Facto States, and More
• Publisher: IMM Lifestyle Books
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1504801431
• ISBN 13: 9781504801430
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Your comprehensive guide to the flags of the world!

• Over 220 flags of countries, territories, states, and more
• Over 600 illustrations and photographs in full color
• Large-scale locator maps, clearly detailed for easy reference
• Up-to-date data and statistics for each country and location
• History and symbolism information for each flag
• De facto and emerging states are covered in a special dedicated section
• Updated edition includes 38 updated flags and revised information for accuracy

This flag enthusiast's essential guide to flags of the world, now available in an updated 4th edition, provides concise, accurate coverage of every country in the world, giving the history, meaning, and symbolism of national flags!

The Complete Guide to Flags of the World includes the history of flags, color flags of over 220 countries and territories, flags of international organizations, large-scale and detailed locator maps for easy reference, up-to-date data and statistics for all countries, information about the history and symbolism of each flag, a section on de facto and emerging states, and a full index. This 4th edition comes with 38 updated flags and new, revised information for all things flags.

Packed with history, symbolism, and full color illustrations of flags from Andorra to Zimbabwe, the updated 4th edition of The Complete Guide to Flags of the World is the perfect gift for any flag collector, historical writer, or history buff!

About the Author

Brian Johnson Barker was a writer, researcher, photographer, and editor. His interests included political and military history, travel, numismatics, and vexillology. He has written numerous non-fiction books, magazine articles, and television scripts.

Clive Carpenter is a writer and editor. He has written over 20 books and numerous articles on subjects such as geography, history, and education, and has made more than 100 radio broadcasts and television appearances.