Books with author William G. Crampton

Full-colour illustrations of the flags of all the countries in the world, plus institutions such as the UN. Each illustration is accompanied by a short description and essential details. Internet links to recommended websites to find out more about flags and countries. A classic Usborne series reissued using the latest reproduction technology for accuracy of colour and detail.

Kids love flags and this book promises to be a definitive resource on them. Written by the director of the Flag Institute, this book explores the history of flags from the Romans to modern day. Full-color illustrations show how flags were used in battle, for signalling, and the role they play today. Also contains a section of flags of the world, and shows how to make a flag.

Each title in the "Eyewitness" series is an informative, visual account of the wonders of the world around us. Illustrated with colour photographs of objects from the natural world, from specialist museums and from rare private collections, the series offers a fresh approach to the mysteries of nature, history, science, arts, crafts and pastimes. This collection of specially commissioned photographs presents a detailed survey of flags, from national flags and signalling flags for use on land and sea to flags for ceremonial occasions. Beginning with the earliest objects to be used as flags - the standards of the ancient Egyptians and Romans - the book shows how the design of flags has been influenced by heraldry, and explains the meaning behind the most common colours and symbols used in flags today. There follows a country-by-country account of the most interesting national flags, from the Union Jack and Stars and Stripes to the French Tricolour.