Anglo saxon weapons and warfare book

Anglosaxon weapons and warfare march 1, 2001 edition. In an age of warrior lords, shieldmaidens and warring kings such as alfred the great, edward the elder, athelstan and of course, the famous harold godwinson, what were the main weapons used in the anglo saxon period it was a brutal era where prowess in warfare was a key part of both successful government and social mobility. Weapons and warfare in anglosaxon england volume 21 of committee for archaeology. The weapons and armour of the anglosaxons are described the spears, the scramsaxes, axes, bows, swords, helmets, shields and mail that were employed in. Reconstructions of fighting techniques suggested by richard underwood in his book anglo saxon weapons and warfare suggest two primary methods of using a spear. Overall, approximately 40% of adult male graves from this period contained spears. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. They have been found in about 85% of weaponcontaining early anglosaxon graves. Weapons and warfare in anglosaxon england book, 1989.

The development of anglosaxon swords from the fifth to. A survey describing the weapons and equipment of the anglosaxon warrior during the threeandahalf centuries from the end of roman britain to the arrival of the vikings ad 450800. The anglosaxon warriors had a variety of weapons and armor to defend them. This includes spears, scramaseaxes, swords, shields, helmets, and body armor. He has actually used some of these weapons himself. Anglosaxon weapons and warfare richard underwood on.

Spears were the most common weapons in anglosaxon england. Despite the assertions of nineteenthcentury scholars that the early anglosaxons were an egalitarian people in which every man was a warrior, it seems that military service in the seventh century was normally restricted to the noble class. Used this way you could try and attack over the enemy shield against head and neck. You can use it over arm held up high with the arm extended and the spear pointing downwards. Weapons and warfare in anglosaxon england by sonia chadwick hawkes, 9780947816216, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. You lead a band of warriors with their ships and weapons. The two books should be read together, as each supplements the other. Buy anglosaxon weapons and warfare 2rev ed by richard underwood isbn. Anglo saxon weapons anglo saxon shield dk find out. On the other hand it lacks the scholarly experience of hilda ellis davidson the sword in anglosaxon england 1962. It has the benefit of the authors experience using some of the weapons mentioned in reenactment fights.