
The Sword in Anglo-Saxon England
Its Archaeology and Literature
Hilda R. Ellis Davidson(Author)
Boydell Press
Published on 1. January 1962
Book
Paperback/Softback
286 pages
978-0-85115-716-0 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Woodbridge
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
4 b/w, 116 line illus.
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
447 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-85115-716-0 (9780851157160)
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Book
01/1962
Boydell Press
€67.12
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Person
Hilda Ellis Davidson