The book provides highlights on the key concepts and trends of evolution in History of Place Names in China, as one of the series of books of “China Classifie

Since 1819, more than 6,200 place (street and village) names divided into more than 3,900 name groups were known in Singapore. Based on digitised historical new

A placename is often much more than just a label. A name may bespeak the history of a nation, the culture of a people, or the hopes of an individual. Such conne

An “immensely readable” journey through modern Chinese history told through the experiences of the author’s extended family (Christian Science Monitor). W

This is the second volume of a two-volume set on the names of China, focusing on the domestic and foreign names of the country in ancient and modern times. Usin