Deutsches Ortsnamenbuch
[Book of German Place Names]
Ed. by Niemeyer, Manfred
Aims and Scope
A historic etymological book of German place names has long been desired. The articles in this volume provide historical records, etymological explanations and bibliographical references in alphabetical order for approximately 3,000 names of places where the population exceeds 7,500 encompassing the present day and former German language area. The articles are written by an international group of renowned researchers and document the current state of research.
- Approximately three thousand place names from the former German language area
- Current, international state of research
- Not only for experts
Supplementary Information
- 24 x 17 cm
- vii, 756 pages
- Language:
- German
- Type of Publication:
- Reference Work
- Keywords:
- Place Names / Encyclopedia / Dictionary; Onomatology; Onomastics; Etymology
- Readership:
- Academics, Archivists, Local Authorities; Institutes (Museum)
- Subjects
- Linguistics, Communications > Grammars, Dictionaries > Lexica
- Linguistics, Communications > Germanic Languages > German
- Linguistics, Communications > Grammars, Dictionaries > Lexica
- Linguistics, Communications > Germanic Languages > German
- Linguistics, Communications > Grammars, Dictionaries > Lexica
- Linguistics, Communications > Germanic Languages > German
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