The Place-Names of Sussex

Erscheinungsjahr 2012
ISBN: 978-1-107-60774-3
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 244 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 350 g

Originally published in 1914, this volume provides information on the historical background of place-names in Sussex. Entries are listed in alphabetical order and vary in length, depending on historical interest or the complexity of their development. Additionally, the text contains an introduction and bibliography, together with information on the principal personal names used in place-names, and words other than personal names used in place-names. This is a fascinating volume that will be of value to anyone with an interest in British history and the development of toponymy.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Roberts, R. G.

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Europäische Geschichte
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Geschichte einzelner Länder Europäische Länder

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction; Alphabetical list of the chief contractions used; Table of phonetic symbols; Bibliography; Part I. Sussex Names with their Older Forms and a Discussion Concerning their Origin and Development; Part II. Index of Separate Elements: A. Personal names; B. Words other than personal names.