Flags have long been associated with the history of mankind, and above all with its military history. Stripes, crosses, stars or other signs tell the story of the fate of countries and their peoples. This book is dedicated to the history of flags. It talks about what the colors and symbols of national flags mean, how they are connected with the history of their countries. An article about the history of the Russian flag was written especially for the Russian edition by K.A. Zalessky. The publication is beautifully illustrated. Artists Anne-Lise Ime, Peter Klauke , Frank Klimt, Gerd Werner and Louise Wulff.