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Overview"From Arles and fontana to sanctus, Joinville-le-Pont and Notre-Dame-des-Champs, this work is an alphabetical dictionary of more than 4000 placenames in France (including Corsica; and Monaco and Andorra). Natural features such as rivers, mountains and islands; administrative regions1such as historical provinces and modern departments; and inhabited centers such as cities, towns and villages are all listed. When possible, entries include examples of the early forms of the names and cross-references are provided as appropriate. The text concludes with four appendices: ""Key Elements in French Placenames,"" ""Revolutionary Placenames,"" ""Names of Paris Metro Stations"" and ""Names of Major Features in Paris.""" Full Product DetailsAuthor: Adrian RoomPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.581kg ISBN: 9780786445912ISBN 10: 0786445912 Pages: 334 Publication Date: 24 September 2009 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Introduction The Dictionary Appendix 1: French Habitative Names Appendix 2: Revoluntionary Renamings in France Appendix 3: Paris Metro Stations Appendix 4: Major Placenames in Paris Appendix 5: Common Words and Elements in French Placenames BibliographyReviewsThe author researched his -- Reference Reviews. Reference Reviews. fascinating...recommended --Choice; The author researched his material exhaustively and has produced a resource that appears to be the first of its kind in English...appendices provide a wealth of information...highly recommended --Reference Reviews. Author InformationThe late Adrian Room was a noted toponymist and onomastician. The author of more than 50 reference books about words and names, he lived in Stamford, Lincolnshire, England. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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