{"product_id":"the-world-encyclopedia-of-flags","title":"The World Encyclopedia of Flags","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout the ages flags have been a means of cultural and national identity, communication, and a means of representation for groups and associations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start; ; white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompiled by a leading authority this book, newly updated for this larger format edition, is a definitive and exhaustive visual reference to international flags, from the largest countries to the smallest states.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start; ; white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSplit into two sections, the first part of the book presents a fascinating overview of the history of flags, from the 3rd century BC to the 21st century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start; ; white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe second section covers over 600 flags in current use, including a continent- by-continent examination of countries, territories, organizations, individuals and causes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start; ; white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLavishly illustrated, this book is both a stunning reference book and an invaluable resource. Fascinating and compelling, it offers historical, geographical and political insights into one of our most ancient forms of identification and communication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Map Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43608441684016,"sku":"SQ9523104","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/7257\/4000\/files\/PXL_20251104_212048120.PORTRAIT.webp?v=1789138559","url":"https:\/\/mapcenter.com\/products\/the-world-encyclopedia-of-flags","provider":"The Map Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}