- Hardcover: 168 pages
- Publisher: Boydell Press (11 Mar 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0851159141
- ISBN-13: 978-0851159140
- Product Dimensions: 28.2 x 22.2 x 2.6 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,312,493 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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An important and welcome book. I cannot imagine that there will be a better book published in English on this subject for a long time. PAUL MORTIMER, WITHOWINDE Undoubtedly destined to become a standard reference for blade fanciers and re-enactors. MEDIEVAL HISTORY
SCANDINAVIAN STUDIES
An important reference work for scholars as well as for weapons enthusiasts.
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Outstanding-a must for any student of Viking arms & armour!, 6 Feb 2003
By Charles Gadda - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Swords of the Viking Age (Hardcover)
This book has a wealth of information on what is otherwise a very inaccessible topic, at least in English (most books touching on Viking Age swords are often in German, Norwegian, or Swedish, which is less than helpful). Not only are the different hilt styles detailed, but there is information on blade types and pattern welded construction, not to mention the numerous colour and b&w illustrations. Finally, unlike just about every other book on the subject of swords, this actually gives important measurements; not merely length but point of balance (or center of gravity), as well.There are a couple of minor flaws. For one, they do not discuss in as much detail as I would like the fact the pommel construction of the Norse swords (actually, an upper guard and a pommel cap), though they do mention it and at least give some inkling as to which types usually used this feature. The more serious problem is the lack of weight measurements. While not practical for more seriously damaged specimens, there was no reason not to include such for the majority of intact swords that are profiled in the book.
Other than that, an outstanding contribution to this subject. The beautiful cover picture is itself worth the ..price tag; indeed, this book would be a bargain at twice the price! I cannot emphasise enough: if you are at all interested in Norse arms & armour, you ***NEED*** this book. Period. It is not an option....
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viking sword classification for the sword collector, 22 Nov 2008
By S. Sharp - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Swords of the Viking Age (Paperback)
This book is an absolute must have for anyone interested in Viking swords and sword collecting.
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