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Maciej Merkulowski




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PostPosted: Tue 11 Sep, 2007 7:47 am    Post subject: XV century swords found in Europe         Reply with quote

Hello!
I'm new here, but I have a question to everybody Wink
I'm in terrible need... Can you help me with getting a bibliography of papers of ANY archaeological XVth cent. sword or messer find in europe?
If you would help, please post the paper title, and in which magazine i can find it Wink

Great thanks
cheers
Matt
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Max von Bargen




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PostPosted: Tue 11 Sep, 2007 8:35 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Hello, and welcome to the forums!

I don't know if you would consider them a bibliography, but as a starting point you might want to check out the "Features" page on this site, especially the articles on different sword typologies. They all have pictures and some information about some examples, and maybe if you find some you are particularly interested in, you can narrow your search by looking for more information on those specific examples.

Good luck in your search!

Max
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Maciej Merkulowski




Location: Wroclaw - Poland
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PostPosted: Tue 11 Sep, 2007 9:00 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Max von Bargen wrote:
Hello, and welcome to the forums!

I don't know if you would consider them a bibliography, but as a starting point you might want to check out the "Features" page on this site, especially the articles on different sword typologies. They all have pictures and some information about some examples, and maybe if you find some you are particularly interested in, you can narrow your search by looking for more information on those specific examples.

Good luck in your search!

Max


Hello,
and thanks for the warm welcome Wink

Your idea is great Wink Though I need more scientific informations about swords (in general cutting weapons). As an archaeologist I'm totally supportive to such articles like those in "Features" page. But those informations, are a bit general, if you know what I mean.
I'm asking such questions, because it is hard to find such informations in Poland. Of course I have a lots of articles, but maybe anyone from other European countries have something Ive missed.
I'm trying to get my view on xvth century edged weapons the most complex as possible Wink

cheers
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PostPosted: Tue 11 Sep, 2007 7:57 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Maciej,
Let me also say welcome to myArmoury.com. Happy Our articles are indeed general (by design, actually), but the Source sections in them may help you.

There are a number of articles on 15th century English swords found in the Dordogne River (the Castillion Find), including several by Oakeshott. One is in this book. Other are in various Park Lane Arms Fair Catalogues (numbers 1 and 10, I believe).

Happy

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Maciej Merkulowski




Location: Wroclaw - Poland
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PostPosted: Fri 14 Sep, 2007 6:29 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Chad Arnow wrote:
Maciej,
Let me also say welcome to myArmoury.com. Happy Our articles are indeed general (by design, actually), but the Source sections in them may help you.

There are a number of articles on 15th century English swords found in the Dordogne River (the Castillion Find), including several by Oakeshott. One is in this book. Other are in various Park Lane Arms Fair Catalogues (numbers 1 and 10, I believe).


Chad,
Thank you. I will check these books for sure. I hope, there will be something I haven't found already Wink

I have another qeuestion. Do you guys have papers on MACES?
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PostPosted: Fri 14 Sep, 2007 6:37 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Maciej Merkulowski wrote:
Chad,
Thank you. I will check these books for sure. I hope, there will be something I haven't found already Wink

I have another qeuestion. Do you guys have papers on MACES?


Maciej,
No problem. We don't have any articles on maces, though we have a number of reviews of modern recreations.

Most high-quality books on arms and armour address maces, though impact weapons are often not covered in the same depth as edged weapons.

Happy

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Mick Czerep




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PostPosted: Fri 14 Sep, 2007 6:49 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Hi Maciej!
When you say it is difficult to find Polish resources, you mean you've managed fo find what books/articles?
Cheers
Mick

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Nick B.




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PostPosted: Sat 15 Sep, 2007 4:11 pm    Post subject: Sword Book         Reply with quote

Maciej,
I have a book titled, Early Medieval Swords From Central And Eastern Europe: Dilemmas of an archeologist and a student of arms , by Lech Marek. I think this book was published in Poland so you should be able to find a copy. If not ,here a websit WWW.WUWR.Com.PL for this book.
Good luck
Nick B.
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Maciej Merkulowski




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PostPosted: Mon 17 Sep, 2007 7:21 am    Post subject: Re: Sword Book         Reply with quote

Nick B. wrote:
Maciej,
I have a book titled, Early Medieval Swords From Central And Eastern Europe: Dilemmas of an archeologist and a student of arms , by Lech Marek. I think this book was published in Poland so you should be able to find a copy. If not ,here a websit WWW.WUWR.Com.PL for this book.
Good luck
Nick B.


Nick,
I must admit I'm really happy, because this book was written by a friend of mine Happy Of course I have this book.
Thank you anyway Wink
matt
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Fabrice Cognot
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PostPosted: Mon 17 Sep, 2007 7:01 pm    Post subject: Re: Sword Book         Reply with quote

Maciej Merkulowski wrote:

Nick,
I must admit I'm really happy, because this book was written by a friend of mine Happy Of course I have this book.
Thank you anyway Wink
matt


Hi Matt

Any chace we could get a review of that book ?

Fab

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PostPosted: Mon 17 Sep, 2007 7:12 pm    Post subject: Re: Sword Book         Reply with quote

Fabrice Cognot wrote:
Hi Matt

Any chace we could get a review of that book ?

Fab


When I finish my copy or when someone else reviews it, you'll be able to find a review in our Bookstore: http://www.myArmoury.com/books/item.php?ASIN=MYID567

There's also a little info here: http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=10798

It's a great book, and I wish it was easier to find in the States.

Happy

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Maciej Merkulowski




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PostPosted: Thu 20 Sep, 2007 12:14 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Hey guys,
Theres a big problem I think with this book. I think polish edition has been sold. I dunno hows with english Ill ask.
Anyone want one?
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Fabrice Cognot
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PostPosted: Thu 20 Sep, 2007 5:40 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Thanks for the hint, Chad.

I'll think I'll order that book sooner or later.

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