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The complete guide to national symbols and emblems /
These two volumes offer a collection of flags, seals, and symbols used every day around the world. This guide brings a concise and updated order to the national symbols of the independent nations of the world, as well as a representative sample of dependent territories attempting to obtain wider rec...
| Call Number: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Santa Barbara, California :
Greenwood Press,
©2010.
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| Online Access: | Texto completo |
| Summary: | These two volumes offer a collection of flags, seals, and symbols used every day around the world. This guide brings a concise and updated order to the national symbols of the independent nations of the world, as well as a representative sample of dependent territories attempting to obtain wider recognition. In addition to the national flag, each entry provides fundamental and cultural background information, including basic demographic data, the national anthem, flora and fauna, cuisine, national resources, sports teams, national heroes or personifications, and significant events that relate to establishment of the nation's identity. Volume Two includes an appendix of relevant international organizations and a selected bibliography, as well as a subject index that facilitates cross-reference access. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (2 volumes) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780313344961 0313344965 9780313344978 0313344973 9780313344992 031334499X 9780313345012 0313345015 |