The Complete Guide to National Symbols and Emblems [2 volumes]
The Complete Guide to National Symbols and Emblems [2 volumes]

Author: James B. Minahan

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2009-12-23

Total Pages: 1097

ISBN-13: 0313344973

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These two volumes offer an unprecedented collection of flags, seals, and symbols used every day around the world. In today's global society it is necessary to recognize and identify not only our own symbols, but symbols from nations and territories far removed from home. Empowering readers to identify symbols in daily use all over the world, The Complete Guide to National Symbols and Emblems features an extensive collection of international symbols and cultural emblems never before compiled in such a concise and easy-to-use work. It is inclusive of all the UN member states and some of the most prominent stateless nations. This refreshing alternative to other commonly used sites blends both the political and cultural, including not only flags, national seals, and national anthems, but also foods and recipes, national heroes, sports teams, festivals, and pivotal events that figure in the formation of national identity. This versatile source will prove valuable to a wide audience, benefiting not only high school and undergraduate student researchers, but international businesses, journalists, and government offices.

The Complete Guide to National Symbols and Emblems
The Complete Guide to National Symbols and Emblems

Author: James Minahan

Publisher: Greenwood

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 472

ISBN-13:

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Contains entries that provide information about the symbols and emblems of the world's nations and territories, covering the flag, coat of arms or seal, motto, colors, anthem, currency, and other aspects of each country; covering the Middle East and North Africa, North America and the Caribbean, and sub-Saharan Africa.

Ananda Math
Ananda Math

Author: Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

Publisher: Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd

Published:

Total Pages: 149

ISBN-13: 9350830493

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One of the most popular Indian novels of all ages, 'Ananda Math' was translated innumerable times into Indian and English languages. Five editions were published in Bengali and Hindi during the author's lifetime, the first in 1882. The novel has the backdrop of the 18th century famine in Bengal, infamous as "Chhiyattorer Manvantar" (famine of 76th Bengali year, 1276), to narrate the saga of armed uprising of the ascetics and their disciples against the pillaging East India Company rulers. The uprising is historically known as 'Santan Vidroha', the ascetics being the children of Goddess Jagadambe. The saga of 'Ananda Math' is thrilling and best epitomised in the patriotic mass-puller song "Bande Mataram' ('Hail thee, O My Motherland'). The song is still a mantra that stirs imagination of millions of Hindus. The ascetics robbed the tormentors of people — the British rulers and the greedy jamindars — distributed the looted wealth to poverty-stricken people but kept nothing for themselves. Their targets were mostly the Company armoury and supplies. They had a highly organised setup, spread throughout Bengal. It was also India's first battle for freedom, and not the Sipahi Vidroha of 1857.

National Symbols, Fractured Identities
National Symbols, Fractured Identities

Author: Michael E. Geisler

Publisher: UPNE

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 9781584654377

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A fascinating look at national symbols worldwide and the important role they play in creating and maintaining individual and collective identity.

American Eagle
American Eagle

Author: Preston Cook

Publisher: Goff Books

Published: 2019-04-15

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9781941806289

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A bold expression of a fledgling republic's aspirations and bravado, the American bald eagle has been designed, drawn, illustrated, stamped, engraved, painted, sculpted, carved, photographed, and etched by thousands of artists and artisans since 1782, when it first appeared as the central figure on the Great Seal of the United States. As America's most versatile emblem, the eagle emanates confidence during peace and prosperity, and strength during crisis and war; as a North American native species it exemplifies nature's grandeur and the advance of conservation. In all, the bald eagle is a stirring national symbol made all the more vibrant by its indisputable dominion in the sky. American Eagle: A Visual History of Our National Emblem is a visual survey that explores the eagle in American life. A remarkable book that represents American culture, politics, and history, American Eagle will be the definitive source of this national icon for generations to come.

The Bald Eagle: Our National Emblem
The Bald Eagle: Our National Emblem

Author: Jinnow Khalid

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2020-07-15

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 1725317214

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The American bald eagle is the United States' national bird and emblem. You can see eagles on United States currency, official mail, and other important documents. Just how did it receive such an honor? Your curious readers will learn why the United States needed an emblem and how the bald eagle was chosen. A timeline helps readers see how this spectacular bird became so important to the American people.

A Flag Worth Dying For
A Flag Worth Dying For

Author: Tim Marshall

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2017-07-04

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1501168339

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First published in Great Britain in 2016 by Elliott and Thompson Limited as: Worth dying for: the power and politics of flags.

Our National Symbols
Our National Symbols

Author: Linda Carlson Johnson

Publisher:

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781562941086

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Tells the stories behind such well-known national symbols as the Liberty Bell, bald eagle, and Uncle Sam.

Banal Nationalism
Banal Nationalism

Author: Michael Billig

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 1995-08-15

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1446264572

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Michael Billig presents a major challenge to orthodox conceptions of nationalism in this elegantly written book. While traditional theorizing has tended to the focus on extreme expressions of nationalism, the author turns his attention to the everyday, less visible forms which are neither exotic or remote, he describes as `banal nationalism′. The author asks why people do not forget their national identity. He suggests that in daily life nationalism is constantly flagged in the media through routine symbols and habits of language. Banal Nationalism is critical of orthodox theories in sociology, politics and social psychology for ignoring this core feature of national identity. Michael Billig argues forcefully that with nationalism continuing to be a major ideological force in the contemporary world, it is all the more important to recognize those signs of nationalism which are so familiar that they are easily overlooked.