How the Tricolor Got Its Stripes

Name: How the Tricolor Got Its Stripes
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781800817609
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And Other Stories About Flags

By Dmytro Dubilet

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How the Tricolor Got Its Stripes by Dmytro Dubilet explores the complex and vibrant world of nature's colours, delving into how various species have developed their distinct patterns and hues. The book combines scientific research with engaging storytelling to reveal the evolutionary and environmental factors influencing these adaptations. Through a vivid narrative, readers gain insight into the intricate beauty of the natural world and the science behind its kaleidoscope of colours.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the interplay of colour in nature and the science behind patterns and designs seen in the natural world. It offers an intriguing exploration of how colours and patterns are formed and perceived, blending scientific insights with the wonders of nature.

A lively, anecdotal illustrated history of flags

A lively, anecdotal illustrated history of flags

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A sparkling tour through the stories of the symbols we know so well - Tim Marshall

Starting with flags that we know, this captivating history explains the origins and hidden meanings of flags, taking a chatty but always entertaining path through this universal subject.

Each chapter starts with a well-known flag and shows how that flag led to a number of other flags. For example, how the French tricolour led to the red, white, and green tricolour of Italy, and then to a host of other tricolours in different parts of the world.

Many of the over 200 colour illustrations feature alternative versions of existing flags - the flags that might have been - such as the red Canadian maple leaf between two bands of blue, representing the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

This entertaining and very likeable history of flags was written by Ukrainian businessman and ex-cabinet minister Dmytro Dubilet and first published in Ukrainian six months before the start of the Ukrainian-Russian war.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Reviews praise How the Tricolor Got Its Stripes for its engaging and insightful exploration of flags and their histories. The book is noted for its wit and charm, with Dmytro Dubilet revealing surprising and fascinating stories about national symbols. It has been described as both enjoyable and revelatory, potentially bringing the study of flags into mainstream interest.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800817609

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Profile Editions

Edition: Main

Illustration: Approx 200

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 144.0mm

Height: 218.0mm

Weight: 611g

Pages: 256

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Dmytro Dubilet Education & Reference Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Dmytro Dubilet is a businessman and politician. Born and raised in Dnipro, Ukraine, he studied at the University of Kyiv and London Business School. In 2017 he co-founded the IT company Fintech Band which then launched the mobile-only Monobank. From 2019 to 2020 he was Minister of the Cabinet Ministers in the Ukrainian cabinet.