Viking Swords. Swords and Social aspects of Weaponry in Viking Age Societies

androschuk-mechy-engAndroshchuk F. Viking Swords. Swords and Social aspects of Weaponry in Viking Age Societies. –  Stockholm: The National Historical Museum, 2014. – 700 s. – (The National Historical Museum Studies; № 23).
Мова: Англійська. Завантаження: Ні

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This comprehensive book delves into the descriptions, dating, and study of the social aspects of swords in Viking Age society. Unlike earlier models that portrayed sword types as stages in a chain of development, this work considers ‘types’ as variations rooted in technological and cultural traditions and innovations. The discussion encompasses the intricate details of how the parts of a hilt, including the iconic Viking sword, were meticulously manufactured, adorned, and assembled into cohesive pieces.

Of particular note are the interregional influences evident in the decoration of the hilts, the diverse types of baldrics/sword belts, and the distinctive scabbard chapes. The ornate detailing of Scandinavian swords reflects the evolution of traditional motifs and the incorporation of innovations introduced through cultural exchanges with the Frankish and German Empires, the British Isles, and Byzantium.

Within its pages, the book unfolds a comprehensive catalogue featuring 832 Scandinavian swords, providing intricate details and fragments of these remarkable artifacts. The arrangement is systematic, organized according to provinces and parishes, with each catalogue entry identified by a unique code representing the province and a number assigned to the sword, offering a meticulous exploration of Viking Age weaponry.

 

 

 

 

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Genre: Археологічні зброєзнавчі дослідження, Вивчення холодної зброї та спорядження, Міждисциплінарна проблематика у зброєзнавстві (гуманітарна), Регіони: Європа
Subjects: Книги

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