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Title: PLACENAMES OF FRANCE
OVER 4000 TOWNS, VILLAGES, NATURAL FEATURES, REGIONS AND DEPARTMENTS
By: Adrian Room
Format: Paperback

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ISBN 10: 0786445912
ISBN 13: 9780786445912
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Publisher: MCFARLAND & CO INC
Pub. date: 1 September, 2009
Pages: 334
Description: An alphabetical dictionary of over 4000 placenames in both France and Corsica. It lists natural features such as rivers, mountains and islands; administrative regions such as historical provinces and modern departments; and inhabited centers such as cities, towns and villages.
Synopsis: From Arles, Bibliotheque Nationale and fontana to sanctus, Joinville-le-Pont and Notre-Dame-des-Champs, this work is an alphabetical dictionary of over 4000 placenames in both France and Corsica. Natural features such as rivers, mountains and islands; administrative regions such as historical provinces and modern departments; and inhabited centers such as cities, towns and villages are all listed here. 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'.
Illustrations: bibliography
Publication: US
Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc
Returns: Non-returnable
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