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Placenames of the World
Origins and Meanings of the Names for 6,600 Countries, Cities, Territories, Natural Features and Historic Sites, 2d ed.
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Exploring the significance of placenames, this comprehensive reference work delves into the historical, cultural, and personal meanings behind geographical labels. Each entry reveals the origins and stories tied to various locations around the globe, highlighting how names can reflect the identity and aspirations of nations and individuals alike.
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Placenames of the World, Adrian Room
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- 2013
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- Title
- Placenames of the World
- Subtitle
- Origins and Meanings of the Names for 6,600 Countries, Cities, Territories, Natural Features and Historic Sites, 2d ed.
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Adrian Room
- Publisher
- McFarland
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 440
- ISBN13
- 9780786475254
- Category
- World history
- Description
- Exploring the significance of placenames, this comprehensive reference work delves into the historical, cultural, and personal meanings behind geographical labels. Each entry reveals the origins and stories tied to various locations around the globe, highlighting how names can reflect the identity and aspirations of nations and individuals alike.