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BRITISH IRON AGE SWORDS AND SCABBARDS

British Iron Age swords and scabbards are here catalogued in detail for the first time, in what will become the definitive book on the subject, covering 274 items and including recent archaeological discoveries. Additional contributions examine the technology of some of the swords and provide a discussion of their enamelled decoration.

Price: £85.00 + £6.00 p&p U. K. (Ref: b0076)

Press Reviews: 

"…full of information, succinctly and clearly written, and neatly produced. In its scope, authority and understanding of Britain in its continental context, it is a classic work on the European iron age."

A. P. Fitzpatrick, British Archaeology, July/August 2006

"Now, at last…by one of our greatest Iron Age scholars…a volume that combines erudition with readability."

Current Archaeology, 2003

"This handsomely produced hardback catalogue is destined to become the standard reference work for British Iron Age swords for specialists, swords enthusiasts, and others for a considerable time."

J.D. Hill, Minerva July/August 2006