03-30-2007, 05:33 PM
Salve,
I have just received the above book from the National Museum of Denmark. Quite simply it is superb, with a broad range of items from arms and armour to civilian goods, and covers many of the finds in all of the major bog sites including Vimose, Thorsburg and Nydham. It isn't just a bean-counter's listing either, but puts the finds into a social, economic and chronological context with the rest of Northern Europe, as well as including a history of the excavations. Many of the finds are illustrated more than once from different angles, and there are a number of excellent colour photographs. There are over 430 pages.
My only quibble is the lack of an index and of proper cross-referencing of the same item in different parts of the book - very small points when you consider everything else.
All this for just 38DKK (£4) + P&P.
Jonna Hoerning at the Museum was extremely helpful, and speaks excellent English.
Vale,
Celer.
I have just received the above book from the National Museum of Denmark. Quite simply it is superb, with a broad range of items from arms and armour to civilian goods, and covers many of the finds in all of the major bog sites including Vimose, Thorsburg and Nydham. It isn't just a bean-counter's listing either, but puts the finds into a social, economic and chronological context with the rest of Northern Europe, as well as including a history of the excavations. Many of the finds are illustrated more than once from different angles, and there are a number of excellent colour photographs. There are over 430 pages.
My only quibble is the lack of an index and of proper cross-referencing of the same item in different parts of the book - very small points when you consider everything else.
All this for just 38DKK (£4) + P&P.
Jonna Hoerning at the Museum was extremely helpful, and speaks excellent English.
Vale,
Celer.
