Swords of the Viking Age
Book description
This beautifully illustrated work fills a gap in the literature in English on the swords made and used in northern Europe during the Viking age, between the mid eighth and the mid eleventh centuries. Ewart Oakeshott outlines the significance and diversity of these ancient heirlooms; co-author Ian Peirce, who handled…
Why read it?
1 author picked Swords of the Viking Age as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
In order to understand the combat of the Vikings, we must be familiar with the physical tools used for delivering violence, as revealed in the archaeological sources. Swords of the Viking Age is one of the better books in that category. It explores the material aspects of swords, one of the key tools of violence during the Viking age.
From William's list on to make your inner viking geek battle ready.
Want books like Swords of the Viking Age?
Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like Swords of the Viking Age.
Share your top 3 reads of 2024!
And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.
1,187
readers submitted
so far, will you?
