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Ancient Weapons in Britain Hardcover – April 19, 2005
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A minute examination of the earliest edged weapons that survive from the Bronze and Iron Ages is followed by an analysis of the simple Roman sword and javelin that were wielded so successfully by the highly disciplined and well-trained Roman army. The author considers the array of arms -especially swords, axes, throwing axes and daggers -that were used in Britain after the departure of the Romans. He describes the arms favored by the Vikings, especially the spear and the single- handed double-edged sword that played a key role in their raids and conquests.
Later weapons, produced by the Anglo- Saxon and Norman armorers in the centuries before the Norman conquest, are assessed and placed in the long sequence of weapons' evolution that can be traced back into prehistory. The study culminates in a close analysis of the arms, the tactics and the experience of close combat during the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
Logan Thompson's Ancient Weapons in Britain is the culmination of many years of intense research into early arms, armor and warfare. He has carried out extensive studies of weapons for British museums. He has also published widely in academic journals and military magazines -including History Today, Man at Arms (USA), British Army Review, Military fllustrated, Classic Arms & Militaria, Antique Arms and The Surrey Archaeological Collections Journal. He has written two books -Guns in Colour and Daggers and Bayonets: A History.
- Print length224 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherPen and Sword Military
- Publication dateApril 19, 2005
- Dimensions6.25 x 0.75 x 9.25 inches
- ISBN-101844151506
- ISBN-13978-1844151509
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- Publisher : Pen and Sword Military (April 19, 2005)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 224 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1844151506
- ISBN-13 : 978-1844151509
- Item Weight : 1.25 pounds
- Dimensions : 6.25 x 0.75 x 9.25 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #905,351 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #719 in Conventional Weapons & Warfare History (Books)
- #4,511 in Great Britain History (Books)
- #5,396 in Ancient Civilizations
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2017A good broad reference work for iron age post Roman through Hastings. Has info covering migrations and western European interaction. Enjoying it.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2020This book has a wealth of information on a variety of weapons from the Bronze Age through the Battle of Hastings. Minus one star for some outdated racial tones and an over the top pro-English bias. 1066 was significant, but the author would have you believe that the Normans crushed the seeds of an English utopia that would have spread democracy and liberty across the medieval world.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2016Very good book that covers a wide ranging subject and time frame. A definite addition to any library. A+++ rating
- Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2016Very good survey
- Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2014Gift. he loves it
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Edson HersirReviewed in Brazil on October 14, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars Muito bom!
Excelente livro, uma ótima referência de estudos para historiadores, recriacionistas e acadêmicos. Tipologias e dados importantes sobre achados na Bretanha