Place-Names Of Greater London
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: John Field
Binding: Hardback
Published: Batsford Ltd, 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: mildew on top spine; mildew staining on first couple of internal front and back pages; dust cover yellowed and slightly worn; signed by previous owner on inside cover
John Field's Place-Names Of Greater London presents a comprehensive study of the etymology and historical development behind the names of London's diverse districts, streets, and landmarks. This authoritative work meticulously chronicles the linguistic evolution and cultural influences that shaped these geographical identifiers, offering fascinating insights into the city's past. It instructs readers on the intricate layers of history embedded within everyday nomenclature, from ancient Anglo-Saxon roots to later additions. The volume illustrates how each name tells a unique story, reflecting settlement patterns, historical events, and the changing landscape of one of the world's great cities. This essential resource serves historians, linguists, and anyone with a keen interest in London's rich heritage.
Author: John Field
Binding: Hardback
Published: Batsford Ltd, 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: mildew on top spine; mildew staining on first couple of internal front and back pages; dust cover yellowed and slightly worn; signed by previous owner on inside cover
John Field's Place-Names Of Greater London presents a comprehensive study of the etymology and historical development behind the names of London's diverse districts, streets, and landmarks. This authoritative work meticulously chronicles the linguistic evolution and cultural influences that shaped these geographical identifiers, offering fascinating insights into the city's past. It instructs readers on the intricate layers of history embedded within everyday nomenclature, from ancient Anglo-Saxon roots to later additions. The volume illustrates how each name tells a unique story, reflecting settlement patterns, historical events, and the changing landscape of one of the world's great cities. This essential resource serves historians, linguists, and anyone with a keen interest in London's rich heritage.