Anglo-Saxon Crafts
Author | : Kevin Leahy |
Publisher | : Revealing History (Paperback) |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 2003 |
ISBN-10 | : IND:30000100579048 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Anglo-Saxon Crafts by : Kevin Leahy
Download or read book Anglo-Saxon Crafts written by Kevin Leahy and published by Revealing History (Paperback). This book was released on 2003 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While the art and craftsmanship of the Anglo-Saxons is much admired, the background to this superb work is little understood. Kevin Leahy, a trained craftsman and archaeologist, looks at how the artifacts were made--at the materials, the tools, and techniques that were used. His survey ranges from casting a brooch to making a sword, from pottery and weaving to woodworking and building.