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The Sword in Anglo-Saxon England

Its Archaeology and Literature

Hilda R Ellis Davidson author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Boydell & Brewer Ltd

Published:1st Jan '62

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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.

Despite now being over fifty years old, it is still a work of great value. * WWW.HISTORYOFWAR.ORG *

ISBN: 9780851157160

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 438g

286 pages