Swords Of The Viking Age - Couverture souple

Peirce, Ian

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1843830892 ISBN 13 : 9781843830894

Editeur : The Boydell Press, 2005

Synopsis

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; an illustrated overview of blade types and construction, pattern-welding, inscription and handle forms and their classificationprefaces the catalogue of examples which is the principal part of this work.

IAN PEIRCE was a lecturer and museum consultant specialising in early swords; EWART OAKESHOTT was renowned for his pioneer studies on a wide range of medieval swords.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This new 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; an illustrated overview of blade types and construction, pattern-welding, inscription and handle forms and their classification prefaces the catalogue of examples which is the principal part of this work.

Revue de presse

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

Undoubtedly destined to become a standard reference for blade fanciers and re-enactors. --Medieval History

A splendid book which gives a comprehensive overview of (these) swords. I find little to fault in Peirce's work other than that I wish it were three times the length. --Runa

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: The Boydell Press
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1843830892
• ISBN 13: 9781843830894
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 176
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