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Knives And Scabbards (Medieval Finds From Excavations In London, 1)
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Catalogue Of Knives And Scabbards Found In London Excavations, With Discussion Of Date, Technology, Decoration And Function.Knives Were Vital To Medieval Man For A Whole Range Of Uses, From The Domestic To The Wider Social Context: Anglosaxon Prechristian Burials Bear Silent Witness To This Dependence In The Many Cases Where Knives Are Found Among The Gravegoods. Forged And Hafted With Great Skill, Sometimes With Elaborately Decorated Scabbards, Knives Are Of Intrinsic Fascination, Besides Being Indicators Of The Popular Artistic Tastes Of The Time.This Book Catalogues, Discusses And Illustrates Over Five Hundred Knives, Scabbards, Shears And Scissors Dating From The Mid12Th To The Mid15Th Centuries And Found In The City Of London, Particularly Along The Waterfront Sites, Where Recovered Items Can Be Accurately Dated By Dendrochronology And Coin Finds. It Is A Fundamental Work Of Reference For Medieval Artefacts And Material Culture, An Essential Handbook For Excavators All Over Britain And Much Of Europe.Jane Cowgill, Margrethe De Neergaarde And Nick Griffiths Are Former Members Of The Staff Of The Museum Of London.
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- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book contains one hundred eighty-four pages, providing a comprehensive catalogue of medieval knives and scabbards.
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- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The authors of this book are Jane Cowgill, Margrethe de Neergaarde, and Nick Griffiths, all of whom have expertise in medieval artefacts.
- Q: What topics does this book cover? A: This book discusses the date, technology, decoration, and function of knives and scabbards found in London excavations.
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- Q: How do I use this book effectively? A: You can use this book as a reference guide for studying medieval knives and scabbards, enhancing your understanding of historical artefacts.
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