VEXILOKONTAKT 2002 VEXILOKONTAKT 2002
Jaroslav Martykán
OUTLINES OF THE EARLIEST HISTORY OF FLAGS
obalka VEXILOKONTAKT 2000 SPECIAL ISSUE TO THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VEXILLOLOGICAL CLUB

Dedicated to Michael Kroupa (1951-1991)

I. Symbolism and purpose of ancient standarts
II. Inception of the ancient standarts in the early civilisations of the orient
III. The earliest flags
IV. The first standarts in the west
V. The first flags on the european continent
VI. The origin of flags in America
VII. Conclusion