The Anglo-Saxon Weapon Names Treated Archaeologically and Etymologically

This scholarly study of Anglo-Saxon weaponry offers a detailed analysis of the roots and meanings of weapon names in the Old English language. With copious footnotes and references to archaeological finds, as well as a thorough investigation of related Norse and Germanic languages, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the early history of Europe.

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