Bibliograph

The concise Oxford dictionary of world place names, John Everett-Heath

Type

Label

The concise Oxford dictionary of world place names, John Everett-Heath

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The concise Oxford dictionary of world place names

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Oclc number

1202624108

Responsibility statement

John Everett-Heath

Series statement

Oxford reference online

Summary

This dictionary explores the history, meanings, and origin of place names around the world. It covers continents, countries, regions, islands, bays, capes, cities, towns, deserts, lakes, mountains, and rivers, giving the name in the local language as well as key historical facts associated with many place names. The fifth edition includes two recent county name changes: that of Swaziland to Eswatini and the final resolution of the long-running dispute about the name of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, which has become Northern Macedonia. In addition to the entries themselves, the dictionary includes a glossary of foreign word elements which appear in place-names and their meaning, as well as a list of personalities and leaders who have influenced the naming of places around the world.--, Provided by publisher

Target audience

specialized

Creator