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The Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names (Oxford Quick Reference) 🔍
Everett-Heath, John Oxford University Press, USA, Oxford paperback reference, Oxford ; New York, ©2005
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The Concise Dictionary of World Place Names gives the history, meanings and origin of an enormous range of country, region, island, city, and town anmes from across the world, as well as the name of the local language. It includes key historical facts associated with many place names, selected former names, and, where appropriate, some historical detail to explain the transition.
In addition to the entries themselves, the dictionary includes two fascinating appendices: a glossary of foreign word elements which appear in place names and their meanings, and a list of personalities and leaders from all over the world who have influenced the naming of places.
Containing over 8,000 entries of current names of countries, regions, islands, and cities, the Concise Dictionary of World Place Names is a unique and fascinating guide for geographers, travelers, and all with an interest in current world affairs.
Alternative title
The Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names (Oxford Paperback Reference)
Alternative author
JOHN EVERETT-HEATH
Alternative publisher
Oxford ; New York: Oxford University Press
Alternative publisher
IRL Press at Oxford University Press
Alternative publisher
Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
Alternative publisher
German Historical Institute London
Alternative edition
OXFORD PAPERBACK REFERENCE, OXFORD, Unknown, 2005
Alternative edition
First edition, New York, USA, September 26, 2005
Alternative edition
United Kingdom and Ireland, United Kingdom
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PS, 2005
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obscured text leaf 3 and back cover
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Oxford Paperback Reference
Alternative description
With over 8,000 entries, from Aachen to Zyrardów, this dictionary gives the history, meanings, and origin of an enormous range of country, region, island, city, and town names from around the world. In doing so, it reveals religious and cultural traditions, the migration of peoples, the ebb and flow of armies, the presence of explorers, local languages, industrial developments, topography, as well as superstitions and legends. This is a unique and fascinating guide for geographers, travellers, and all with an interest in current world affairs
Alternative description
"With over 8,000 entries, from Aachen to Zyrardów, this dictionary gives the history, meanings, and origin of an enormous range of country, region, island, city, and town names from around the world. In doing so, it reveals religious and cultural traditions, the migration of peoples, the ebb and flow of armies, the presence of explorers, local languages, industrial developments, topography, as well as superstitions and legends."--Publisher
Alternative description
"Over 8,000 entries give the history, meanings, and origins of names from all over the world, making this a unique guide for geographers, linguists, travellers, and historians. Worldwide coverage includes names originating from hundreds of different languages. Also features historical facts that have influenced place names; details of former place names, and the reasons they were changed; and names in the local language."--Jacket
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xii, 595 p. ; 20 cm
Includes bibliographical references (p. [594]-[596])
date open sourced
2023-06-28
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