Place Names of the World: Europe : Historical Context, Meanings and Changes

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.