This book provides the first comprehensive study of ancient and medieval European iron axes.

This book provides the first comprehensive study of ancient and medieval European iron axes. More than 1,200 ancient and medieval axes are represented in the book to develop typologies of axe forms across different cultures and time periods. The author argues that understanding the evolution and spread of axe styles provides new insights into cultural interactions and technological developments in European history. There are 400 color photos of axes represented.