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Swords of the Viking Age
Ian Peirce
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Description for Swords of the Viking Age
Paperback. Representative examples of swords from 8th-11th century, fully described and illustrated, with general overview. Num Pages: 168 pages, 136 black & white illustrations, 12 colour illustrations, 121 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JWM; WCK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 274 x 216 x 10. Weight in Grams: 792.
Representative examples of swords from 8th-11th century, fully described and illustrated, with general overview. This beautifully illustrated work fills a gap in the literature in English on the swords made and used in northern Europe during the Viking age, between the mid eighth and the mid eleventh centuries. Ewart Oakeshott outlines the significance and diversity of these ancient heirlooms; co-author Ian Peirce, who handled hundreds of swords in his research for this book in museums across northern Europe, selects and describes sixty of the finest representative weapons. Where possible, full-length photographs are included, in addition to illustrations of detail; ... Read more
Representative examples of swords from 8th-11th century, fully described and illustrated, with general overview. This beautifully illustrated work fills a gap in the literature in English on the swords made and used in northern Europe during the Viking age, between the mid eighth and the mid eleventh centuries. Ewart Oakeshott outlines the significance and diversity of these ancient heirlooms; co-author Ian Peirce, who handled hundreds of swords in his research for this book in museums across northern Europe, selects and describes sixty of the finest representative weapons. Where possible, full-length photographs are included, in addition to illustrations of detail; ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
168
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Weight
777g
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
Woodbridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781843830894
SKU
V9781843830894
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Ref
99-50
Reviews for Swords of the Viking Age
A valuable reference work for the sword enthusiast, and also of use to those with an interest in weaponry or Viking society and warfare.
HISTORYOFWAR.ORG
Fills a vacuum in English language studies. [...] Will appeal to anyone with an interest in early Northern European swords; to Viking scholars, re-enactors, blade smiths and metallurgists.
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HISTORYOFWAR.ORG
Fills a vacuum in English language studies. [...] Will appeal to anyone with an interest in early Northern European swords; to Viking scholars, re-enactors, blade smiths and metallurgists.
CLASSIC ARMS AND MILITARIA ... Read more