British Flags: Their Early History, and Their Development at Sea With an Account of the Origin of the Flag as a National Device

"British Flags: Their Early History, and Their Development at Sea" by William Gordon Perrin is a historical exploration of how British naval flags came to be, digging into their meaning and how they were used throughout time. The book shines a light on the story of these symbols, which has often been missed in studies of British sea history. It begins by explaining why flags are important to culture and how they worked in the past while showing the need to look into how flags, especially British navy flags, started and changed. The readers will gain insight into the historical relevance of flags, their part in naval command, and ceremonial customs, offering a complete view of their change through maritime history.