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. 1000 Flags 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. The book covers: ~ Flag definition, composition and forms: What makes a flag ~ To hoist the colors: White, black, red, green, blue, yellow and orange ~ To prove sovereignty: The history of a national flag; Maritime pavilions ~ To honor lineage: Heraldry in history to the present ~ To glorify the past: The oldest flags; selection of historical flags ~ History of some national flags ~ A flag to reflect change: Countries that have had the highest number of flags ~ And more! Pub Date: 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 235 Size: 9.00(h) x 7.00(w) in Case Qty: 22