Warrior Treasure by Chris Fern

Warrior Treasure by Chris Fern

An archaeological excavation at the site was followedby a dedicated research project to understand why this trove of warriors andkings was buried, and what part it had played in the bloody cauldron ofconflict that shaped early England. This book is an accessible account of the StaffordshireHoard project and its findings.

‘This book is an important summary, both of the results of research on the hoard and of its significanceThe inclusion of comparative material helps place it in context, and a neat time-chart shows the changing styles of metalwork within the hoard. This, along with a tabulation of the finds, gives an overview that is not otherwise easily available.\’
Kevin Leahy, Current Archaeology

‘A measured, highly informed and extremely well-illustrated description of the hoard, with some archaeology and history to put it into context, but without being eclipsed by wider aspects of the Anglo-Saxon world: it lives up to its title.\’ Mike Pitts, British Archaeology

‘This wonderful book on the mysterious and famous Staffordshire hoard from central England describes in detail the discovery, the finds and their conservation, and the wider context of the hoard in the Anglo-Saxon world. Given the huge public interest in the discovery, the book is written to inform a wide audience; however, it will not disappoint any specialist readers. The authors have succeeded in balancing an academic depth of knowledge with an accessible style. Inset boxes clearly explain certain techniques or sources. Beautiful images illustrate the different steps of conservation and investigation and show off the outstanding finds and the complex manufacturing technologies… detailed investigations show that every object has its own story—sometimes literally, in the form of intricate images of serpents, an eagle catching fish, horses, mythical beasts and much more.’ Marion Uckelmann, Antiquity

Chris Fern is an expert on the archaeology and artefacts of the early Anglo-Saxon period. He was the lead specialist for the Staffordshire Hoard (2011–19). Jenni Butterworth is a consultant for Drakon Heritage and Conservation. She has worked with the Staffordshire Hoard in various capacities since 2010.

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ISBN 13	9781800854819
ISBN 10	1800854811
Title	Warrior Treasure
Author	Chris Fern
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Liverpool University Press
Year published	2022-05-01
Number of pages	128
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.