Swords of the Viking Age by Ian Peirce
Representative examples of swords from 8th-11th century, fully described and illustrated, with general overview.
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. * CLASSIC ARMS AND MILITARIA *
An important and welcome book. I cannot imagine that there will be a better book published in English on this subject for a long time. -- PAUL MORTIMER, WITHOWINDE
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 *
A book with a clear audience in mind: anyone who wants to study a magnificent set of Viking artefacts. * SPECULUM *
An important reference work for scholars as well as for weapons enthusiasts. * SCANDINAVIAN STUDIES *
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 *
An important and welcome book. I cannot imagine that there will be a better book published in English on this subject for a long time. -- PAUL MORTIMER, WITHOWINDE
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 *
A book with a clear audience in mind: anyone who wants to study a magnificent set of Viking artefacts. * SPECULUM *
An important reference work for scholars as well as for weapons enthusiasts. * SCANDINAVIAN STUDIES *
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781843830894 |
| ISBN 10 | 1843830892 |
| Title | Swords of the Viking Age |
| Author | Ian Peirce |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Boydell & Brewer Ltd |
| Year published | 2005-09-08 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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