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The Sword in Anglo-Saxon England

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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 care...
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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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Price: $29.95
Pages: 286
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Inc.
Imprint: Boydell Press
Publication Date: 01 January 1962
Trim Size: 8.50 X 5.43 in
ISBN: 9780851157160
Format: Paperback
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HISTORY / Europe / Medieval, European history: medieval period, middle ages
Despite now being over fifty years old, it is still a work of great value.