Technology of Sword Blades from the La Tène Period to the Early Modern Age

Contents

List of Figures

Introduction

The Aim of the Project

Previous Research

Acknowledgements

Distribution and Typochronology of Finds

Geography of Finds

Typochronology of Finds

Stamps, Marks and Inscriptions on the Examined Swords

The Early Medieval Period

The High Medieval Period and the Late Medieval Period

Marks on blades

Technological Examinations

Methods of obtaining iron and steel in Antiquity and the Middle Ages

Typochronology of sword blade construction

Methods of research

Classification of sword blade construction types

The Pre-Roman Period

The Roman Period and the Early Migration Period

The Migration Period and the Early Medieval Period

The High Medieval and Late Medieval Periods

Sax blades

Technology and provenance of sword blades

Technology and blade types

Technology of sword blades from the Pre-Roman Period to the Early Modern Age

Conclusions and Suggestions for Further Research

Appendix

Bibliography