Everett-Heath identifies the original of selected place names in 45 of the largest countries of Europe. The entries include English names, native names, previous names, and a short paragraph tracing any and all to historical, geographical, or other features. To augment the lists, he includes 17 maps of the continent and countries at various historical periods from the Roman Empire in 350 to the remains of Yugoslavia in 1999, and, curiously, a fold-out chart of the descendants of Queen Victoria. He became interested in place names during a long career as a British pilot, diplomat, and worldwide traveler. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Providing a fascinating window into history, place names reflect migrations of peoples, their religious and cultural traditions, topography, industrial development, and local languages, as well as conquests and fortifications long disappeared. Drawing on a wealth of experience at the British Foreign Office, John Everett-Heath has compiled a unique reference of the origins of place names for European cities, towns, and countries. This reference guide will be invaluable for students and researchers interested in history, economics, foreign policy, political science, current affairs, and social science.
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9781561593002
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Non-Fiction
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Palgrave Macmillan
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$105.00
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Everett-Heath, John
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03/07/2001
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Out of Print
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Hardcover
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English
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Height: 10.25 Inches (US)
Width: 7.75 Inches (US)
Thickness: 1.25 Inches (US)
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