Roger Bland Livres

Revealing the history of Anglo-Saxon crafts schovat popis

The book details 57 recently discovered coin hoards from Roman Britain, showcasing significant finds such as a unique collection of 110 plated denarii from northern Suffolk, a rare 2nd-century gold aurei hoard from Didcot, and a substantial late 4th-century hoard of nearly 7,500 coins from Bishops Cannings, Wiltshire. Each hoard is meticulously cataloged, accompanied by pot drawings, relevant discussions, and illustrative plates, providing a comprehensive resource for enthusiasts and researchers alike.

On 5 July 2009 a metal-detectorist started to unearth gold objects in a Staffordshire field. Thus began the discovery of the largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon treasure ever found. Consisting of over 1600 items including fittings from the hilts of swords, fragments from helmets, Christian crosses and magnificent pieces of garnet work the Staffordshire Hoard has begun to rewrite history. This new and extended edition of the successful title by Kevin Leahy and Roger Bland delves deeper into the story behind the hoard, using the latest research to fill previous gaps in knowledge and turn some of the original ideas about the discovery on their head. Complete with new photography of the cleaned and conserved objects, showing off the stunning and intricate decoration, this book provides a fascinating account of the history and the discovery of this remarkable hoard.