British Flags
Their Early History and their Development at Sea; With an Account of the Origin of the Flag as a National Device

Originally published in 1922, British Flags provides a detailed analysis of the uses and development of flags.

W. G. Perrin (Author)

9781107649354, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 12 January 2012

246 pages
24.4 x 17 x 1.3 cm, 0.4 kg

William Gordon Perrin (1874–1931) was an RAF and Navy officer, who also held the position of Admiralty Librarian from 1908 to 1931. Originally published in 1922, British Flags provides a detailed analysis of the uses and development of flags. It is regularly regarded as one of the foremost volumes on flags, setting a benchmark for the studies which followed. The text contains numerous illustrative figures, together with detailed notes and an exhaustive index. This is a highly informative book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of flags, British history and naval history.

Preface
1. The origin of the flag and its development up to the end of the thirteenth century
2. Early English, Scottish and Irish flags
3. The Union Flags and Jacks
4. Flags of command
5. Colours of distinction
6. Flag signals
7. Ceremonial and other usages
Index.

Subject Areas: British & Irish history [HBJD1]