The Landscape Of Place Names
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Place Names In The Landscape
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Author : Margaret Gelling
language : en
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Release Date : 2000
Place Names In The Landscape written by Margaret Gelling and has been published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with History categories.
The definitive study of British place-names by which Margeret Gelling rediscovers a past missing from the history books: invasions, the movements of whole peoples, the changing uses of land: ever place tells its own story.
The Landscape Of Place Names
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Author : Margaret Gelling
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
The Landscape Of Place Names written by Margaret Gelling and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with English language categories.
Place Names In The Landscape
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Author : Margaret Gelling
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
Place Names In The Landscape written by Margaret Gelling and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with English language categories.
Place Names Language And The Anglo Saxon Landscape
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Author : N. J. Higham
language : en
Publisher: Boydell Press
Release Date : 2011
Place Names Language And The Anglo Saxon Landscape written by N. J. Higham and has been published by Boydell Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Business & Economics categories.
An exploration of the landscape of Anglo-Saxon England, particularly through the prism of place-names and what they can reveal.
The Book Of English Place Names
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Author : Caroline Taggart
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2011-06-08
The Book Of English Place Names written by Caroline Taggart and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-08 with Travel categories.
Take a journey down winding lanes and Roman roads in this witty and informative guide to the meanings behind the names of England's towns and villages. From Celtic farmers to Norman conquerors, right up to the Industrial Revolution, deciphering our place names reveals how generations of our ancestors lived, worked, travelled and worshipped, and how their influence has shaped our landscape. From the most ancient sacred sites to towns that take their names from stories of giants and knights, learn how Roman garrisons became our great cities, and discover how a meeting of the roads could become a thriving market town. Region by region, Caroline Taggart uncovers hidden meanings to reveal a patchwork of tall tales and ancient legends that collectively tells the story of how we made England.
A Dictionary Of British Place Names
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Author : A. D. Mills
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2003-10-09
A Dictionary Of British Place Names written by A. D. Mills and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-10-09 with Reference categories.
Over 15,000 A-Z entries covering England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, make this the most comprehensive and up-to-date dictionary of British place names available. From Abbas Combe to Zennor, it gives the meaning and origin of names of counties, towns, and villages, tracing their development from earliest times to the present day. Invaluable for anyone finding out about a local area, lexicographers and local historians alike will be fascinated by what these place-names reveal. The dictionary features an in-depth introductory essay which discusses the chronology and development of British place-names, different types of formation, and sections focusing on Irish, Welsh, and Scottish place-names. It also includes an extensive bibliography for further research, maps of Britain showing old and new boundaries, and provides a Glossary of common elements in place-names. This critically acclaimed dictionary has been described as 'an indispensable travellling companion' (Landscape History), and 'another volume for every local historian's bookshelf' (Local Historian).
Critical Toponomy
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Author : Peter E Raper
language : en
Publisher: UJ Press
Release Date : 2019-03-01
Critical Toponomy written by Peter E Raper and has been published by UJ Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-01 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Critical Toponymy: Place names in political, historical and commercial landscapes contains a selection of double-blind peer-reviewed papers from the 4th International Symposium on Place Names that took place 18-20 September 2017 in Windhoek, Namibia. These papers present current thinking on how the critical turn in social sciences is manifested in toponymic research, not only locally but also internationally. As such it includes research on place names from South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Austria, Slovenia, Central America and even the former Czechoslovakia. The contributions show that the etymology of place names are never purely linguistic – social, political, commercial and other factors influence the giving, use and adaptations of these linguistic and cultural artefacts. Furthermore, given their high symbolic content, place names also serve as political and commercial currency. Place names are therefore important symbolic markers in preserving or changing cultural identities, and in marking or facilitating socio-political changes and relations. Critical Toponymy showcases the many ways in which the representational potential of place names can be deployed in different contexts. Scholars as well as practitioners in toponymy and sociolinguistics will find this an illuminating read.
Aboriginal Placenames
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Author : Luise Hercus
language : en
Publisher: ANU E Press
Release Date : 2009-10-01
Aboriginal Placenames written by Luise Hercus and has been published by ANU E Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10-01 with Social Science categories.
Aboriginal approaches to the naming of places across Australia differ radically from the official introduced Anglo-Australian system. However, many of these earlier names have been incorporated into contemporary nomenclature, with considerable reinterpretations of their function and form. Recently, state jurisdictions have encouraged the adoption of a greater number of Indigenous names, sometimes alongside the accepted Anglo-Australian terms, around Sydney Harbour, for example. In some cases, the use of an introduced name, such as Gove, has been contested by local Indigenous people. The 19 studies brought together in this book present an overview of current issues involving Indigenous placenames across the whole of Australia, drawing on the disciplines of geography, linguistics, history, and anthropology. They include meticulous studies of historical records, and perspectives stemming from contemporary Indigenous communities. The book includes a wealth of documentary information on some 400 specific placenames, including those of Sydney Harbour, the Blue Mountains, Canberra, western Victoria, the Lake Eyre district, the Victoria River District, and southwestern Cape York Peninsula.
Singapore Street Names 4th Edition A Study Of Toponymics
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Author : Victor R. Savage
language : en
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
Release Date : 2022-10-15
Singapore Street Names 4th Edition A Study Of Toponymics written by Victor R. Savage and has been published by Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-15 with Reference categories.
Place names tell us much about a country — its history, its landscape, its people, its aspirations, its self-image, The study of place names called toponymics unlocks the stories that are in every street name and landmark. In Singapore, the existence of various races, cultures and languages, as well as its history of colonization, immigration and nationalism has given rise to a complex history of place names. But how did these places get their names? This revised and expanded 4th edition of the book incorporates additional information, from archival research as well as interviews that have come to light since the last edition. Also included are many new entries that have presented themselves as Singapore’s built environment undergoes redevelopment. Expanded by over 100 pages.
New England Prospect
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Author : Peter Benes
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1981
New England Prospect written by Peter Benes and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981 with Cartography categories.