{"title":"Martin Findell","description":"\u003cp\u003eMartin Findell stands out as a dedicated scholar with a passion for the past, especially when it comes to delving into the fascinating world of ancient scripts. His work primarily covers the intriguing domain of history, with a particular focus on historical scripts, such as runes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Findell's notable works, \u003cem\u003eRunes\u003c\/em\u003e, provides an engaging exploration into the world of these ancient symbols. Through his accessible style, he makes the complex history of runes understandable and captivating for both enthusiasts and newcomers to the subject. Findell’s approach is both scholarly and engaging, offering readers a glimpse into the cultural and historical contexts that shaped these mysterious alphabetic characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are intrigued by historical scripts and enjoy uncovering the stories behind ancient military and cultural developments, Martin Findell’s books are a treasure trove of knowledge and insight. Let his expertly researched narratives guide you through the remarkable tapestry of history that has shaped our modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"runes-by-martin-findell-9780714180298","title":"Runes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom late antiquity through to the early middle ages, people across north-western Europe were inscribing runes on a range of different objects. Once identified and interpreted by experts, runes provide us with invaluable evidence for the early 'Germanic' languages - including English, Dutch, German and the Scandinavian languages - and reveal a wealth of information about our early civilisations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRunes employ many techniques from informal scratchings to sophisticated inlaid designs on weapons, or the exquisite relief carvings of the Franks Casket. The task of reading and understanding them involves a good deal of detective work, calling on expertise from a number of academic disciplines: archaeology, art history, linguistics, and even forensic science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book tells the story of runes from their mysterious origins, their development as a script, to their use and meaning in the modern world. Illustrated with a range of beautiful objects from jewellery to tools and weapons, \u003cem\u003eRunes\u003c\/em\u003e will reveal memorials for the dead, business messages, charms and curses, insults and prayers, giving us a glimpse into the languages and cultures of Europeans over a thousand years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849946681580,"sku":"9780714180298","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7103803482442.jpg?v=1759065033"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/martin-findell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}