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THE SWORD IN ANGLO-SAXON ENGLAND
ITS ARCHAEOLOGY AND LITERATURE |
| By: |
Hilda Ellis Davidson |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£19.99 |
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£16.49 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0851157165 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780851157160 |
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| Publisher: |
BOYDELL & BREWER LTD |
| Pub. date: |
1 January, 1962 |
| Pages: |
286 |
| Description: |
This study concerns the importance of the sword in Anglo-Saxon and Viking society, with reference to surviving swords and literary sources, especially "Beowulf". The archaeological aspect of the work focuses upon dispositions in the peat bogs of Denmark and lakes and rivers in Britain. |
| Synopsis: |
This book is an invaluable exploration of the significance of the sword as symbol and weapon in the Anglo-Saxon world, using archaeological and literary evidence. The first part of the book, a careful study of the disposition of swords found in peat bogs, in graves, lakes and rivers, yields information on religious and social practices. The second is concerned with literary sources, especially Beowulf. |
| Illustrations: |
116 Line drawings, black and white; 4 Illustrations, black and white |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
The Boydell Press |
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Returnable |
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