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Explore the deep significance of weaponry in Anglo-Saxon England with this wide-ranging study from Boydell Press. This book examines how swords functioned as much more than mere tools for battle. Through an analysis of names, deeds, and pedigrees preserved in writing, the text reveals how these weapons carried complex social meanings and identities. Readers will learn about the physical history of these objects, from swords that were mended and curated for generations to those placed in graves, hoards, and watercourses as part of ritualized acts. This volume provides valuable insights into the attitudes and representations of swords throughout the whole Anglo-Saxon period, making it an essential resource for those studying early medieval Northern Europe.

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This Boydell Press publication offers a wide-ranging study of sword significance throughout the entire Anglo-Saxon period.

The text examines how sword names, deeds, and pedigrees were preserved in historical writing.

Learn about the ritualized use of weapons through their placement in graves, hoards, and watercourses.

Gain insight into the social meanings and identities tied to swords in early medieval Northern Europe.

Part of the Anglo-Saxon Studies series, this book explores the physical condition and curation of historical weaponry.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
21 June 2019
Listed Since
07 November 2018

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