Jan Petersen (historian)

Jan Petersen (historian)

Dr Jan Petersen was a Norwegian historian notable for writing "De Norske Vikingsverd" ("The Norwegian Viking Swords") in 1919. This book was the 'standard and authoritative work' on Norse sword typology and 'remains an invaluable guide today.' ["Ancient Weapons in Britain" by Logan Thompson, p.89] The Oakeshott typology is based on Petersen's work.

An online English translation of "De Norske Vikingsverd" is available here: [http://www.vikingsword.com/petersen/] .

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