Swords of the Viking Age
| Author | : |
| Publisher | : Boydell Press |
| Total Pages | : 170 |
| Release | : 2002 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781843830894 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1843830892 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (892 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Swords of the Viking Age by :
Download or read book Swords of the Viking Age written by and published by Boydell Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title surveys some 60 examples of swords made and used in northern Europe during the Viking Age, from the mid 8th to the mid-11th century. It contains an illustrated overview of blade types and construction, pattern-welding, inscriptions and handle forms and Jan Petersen's classification.