The Staffordshire Hoard
An Anglo-Saxon Treasure
Leslie Webster editor Chris Fern editor Tania Dickinson editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Society of Antiquaries of London
Published:1st Nov '19
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The Staffordshire Hoard: An Anglo-Saxon Treasure tells the story of the Staffordshire Hoard’s discovery and acquisition, and the six-year research project that pieced its fragments back together, identified its objects and explored their manufacture. Key chapters discuss the decoration and meaning of the Hoard’s intricate ornament, the techniques of Anglo-Saxon craftsmen, the religious and historical background, and hoarding practice in Britain and Europe, to place this most exceptional find in context. Finally, the text explores the impact that the find has had locally, nationally and internationally in the twenty-first century.
Finally, we should be grateful for the very high-quality production of the publication itself, with its excellent illustrative support. And all this at a very affordable price, which should attract many buyers readers who will no doubt return to this volume time and time again. * Folklore Society *
This major book does full justice to the hoard and the considerable behind-the-scenes work that has gone into studying it. Wonderfully illustrated with 314 clear and detailed colour and monochrome illustrations, it must have been a vast and complex task to produce and to lay out. The textual content of the book is erudite and informed, and systematic in its focus. * Medieval Archaeology *
This is a fine book, with good illustrations, well written, and easy to read. * Current Archaeology *
ISBN: 9781527233508
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640 pages