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Alternate Names of Places* by renowned onomastician Adrian Room is a global reference dictionary that provides the historical, linguistic, and political variants of place names around the world. From ancient names to recent renamings, the book compiles alternate forms of cities, countries, regions, and landmarks, including former colonial names, translations, and unofficial or obsolete terms. Designed for researchers, writers, geographers, and anyone interested in global nomenclature, this work includes bibliographic references and is printed on durable, acid-free paper for long-term use. A valuable resource in both academic and editorial contexts.
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Edition: First Edition
Volume: N/A
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Publishing Year: 2009
ISBN: 978-0-7864-3712-2
Pages: 257