Reviews

Fills a vacuum in English language studies. (...) Will appeal to anyone with an interest in early Northern European swords; to Viking scholars, re-enactors, blade smiths and metallurgists. CLASSIC ARMS AND MILITARIAAn important and welcome book. I cannot imagine that there will be a better book published in English on this subject for a long time. PAUL MORTIMER, WITHOWINDEUndoubtedly destined to become a standard reference for blade fanciers and re-enactors. MEDIEVAL HISTORY A splendid book which gives a comprehensive overview of (these) swords. I find little to fault in Peirce's work other than that I wish it were three times the length. RUNAA book with a clear audience in mind: anyone who wants to study a magnificent set of Viking artefacts. SPECULUMAn important reference work for scholars as well as for weapons enthusiasts. SCANDINAVIAN STUDIES