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245 14 a| The complete guide to national symbols and emblems /c| James Minahan.;

300 a| 2 volumes (xxi, 977 pages) :b| color illustrations ;c| 26 cm;

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504 a| Includes bibliographical references (v. 2, p. [953]) and index.;

505 0 a| volume 1. Alphabetical list of entries -- Guide to related topics -- Preface -- Introduction -- Asia and Oceania -- Central and South America -- Europe.;

505 0 a| volume 2. Alphabetical list of entries -- Guide to related topics -- Preface introduction -- Middle East and North Africa -- North America and the Caribbean -- Sub-Saharan Africa -- Appendix: International organizations selected bibliography -- Index.;

520 a| 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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The complete guide to national symbols and emblems / James Minahan.

Author/creator	Minahan, James
Format	Book
Publication Info	Santa Barbara, Calif. : Greenwood Press, ©2010.
Description	2 volumes (xxi, 977 pages) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Subjects	Emblems, National--Encyclopedias. National characteristics--Encyclopedias.

Contents	volume 1. Alphabetical list of entries -- Guide to related topics -- Preface -- Introduction -- Asia and Oceania -- Central and South America -- Europe.
Contents	volume 2. Alphabetical list of entries -- Guide to related topics -- Preface introduction -- Middle East and North Africa -- North America and the Caribbean -- Sub-Saharan Africa -- Appendix: International organizations selected bibliography -- Index.
Abstract	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.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (v. 2, p. [953]) and index.
LCCN	2009036963
ISBN	9780313344961 (set : hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN	0313344965 (set : hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN	9780313344978 (set ebook)
ISBN	0313344973 (set ebook)
ISBN	9780313344985 (vol. 1 : hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN	0313344981 (vol. 1 : hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN	9780313344992 (vol. 1 ebook)
ISBN	031334499X (vol. 1 ebook)
ISBN	9780313345005 (vol. 2 : hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN	0313345007 (vol. 2 : hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN	9780313345012 (vol. 2 ebook)
ISBN	0313345015 (vol. 2 ebook)

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