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Focusing on the historical and geographical significance of over 7,000 places, this geographical dictionary details past and present alternate names, emphasizing those with official or semi-official status. It explores how wars, invasions, and political changes influence these names, while providing insights into their origins. Additionally, appendices highlight placenames in non-English languages and those renamed in fictional contexts, making it a comprehensive resource for understanding the evolution of place names.
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Alternate Names of Places, Adrian Room
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Alternate Names of Places
- Subtitle
- A Worldwide Dictionary
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Adrian Room
- Publisher
- McFarland
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 264
- ISBN13
- 9780786437122
- Category
- World history
- Description
- Focusing on the historical and geographical significance of over 7,000 places, this geographical dictionary details past and present alternate names, emphasizing those with official or semi-official status. It explores how wars, invasions, and political changes influence these names, while providing insights into their origins. Additionally, appendices highlight placenames in non-English languages and those renamed in fictional contexts, making it a comprehensive resource for understanding the evolution of place names.