This book is about flags. However, flags are just an occasion to immerse yourself in the most interesting stories from all over the world. Most flags are rather unpretentious drawings. But if you know why a country has chosen a certain flag design, you probably have a general idea of the history, geography and culture of that country. For example, the star on the flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo reminds us of what Arthur Conan Doyle called the greatest crime against humanity. Eagle on the flag of Mexico - about how the Aztecs sacrificed to the gods the daughter of the leader of a neighboring tribe. The stars on the flag of Tuvalu - about an amazing incident in the name of the country.