Guide to Anglo-Saxon Antiquities

"Guide to Anglo-Saxon Antiquities" offers a comprehensive survey of the physical remains and cultural artifacts of the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain. Covering a wide range of objects, from intricate jewelry and metalwork to weaponry, pottery, and funerary monuments, this work provides an essential window into the lives, craftsmanship, and social structures of the Germanic tribes that shaped the foundations of England.

The volume details significant archaeological finds, examining the stylistic evolution of art and the technical skills employed by early medieval smiths and artisans. Readers will explore the transition from pagan burial traditions to Christian practices, as evidenced by the rich contents of grave goods and architectural developments. Compiled by experts in the field, this guide serves as both a historical record and a scholarly resource for anyone interested in the archaeology and material history of early Britain. By focusing on the tangible heritage of the era, the work illuminates the daily lives and cultural identity of a people whose influence continues to resonate throughout British history.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025692837
• ISBN13: 9781025692838
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"