From the rich historical banners of New France and British North America to the captivating debates of 1964-1965 that birthed the Canadian maple leaf flag, Flags of Canada offers a visually stunning and joyously readable journey through our nation's flag history. The Right Honourable Stephen J. Harper, Canada's twenty-second prime minister and an avid vexillologist, captures the colorful evolution of the nation's state symbols, showcasing the political, historical, and cultural significance behind British and French imperial emblems, and the flags we proudly fly today. Published in Association with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society for the sixtieth anniversary of the maple leaf flag. Amply illustrated by Greg Stoicoiu.
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ISBN:9781998365494
Physical Description:v, 82 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 27 cm