A Compendious Geographical Dictionary Containing a Concise Description of the Most Remarkable Places Ancient and Modern in Europe Asia Africa

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ISBN 10: 1148631054 / ISBN 13: 9781148631059

Published by Nabu Press, 2010

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• Title: A Compendious Geographical Dictionary Containing a Concise Description of the Most Remarkable Places Ancient and Modern in Europe Asia Africa
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1148631054
• ISBN 13: 9781148631059
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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"A Compendious Geographical Dictionary" is a valuable historical reference work, offering concise descriptions of significant places, both ancient and modern, across Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. Published in 1795, this dictionary provides insights into the world as it was understood at the close of the 18th century. Interspersed with historical anecdotes, the text brings to life the geographical locations, offering more than just simple definitions. This edition also includes a chronological table, adding further historical context.

This dictionary serves as a window into the past, providing a snapshot of geographical knowledge and historical understanding. A must-have for historians, researchers, and anyone interested in the evolution of geographical thought.

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