Project Gutenberg 2017-09-24 Public domain in the USA. 450 Bruce, J. Collingwood (John Collingwood) 1805 1892 Bruce, John Collingwood 10004984 The Bayeux Tapestry Elucidated Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Bayeux Tapestry Elucidated" by J. Collingwood Bruce is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as a comprehensive exploration and interpretation of the Bayeux Tapestry, a monumental embroidery that chronicles the events leading up to and including the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Bruce’s narrative not only examines the tapestry's artistic and historical significance but also discusses its depiction of key historical figures and events, particularly focusing on William the Conqueror and Harold Godwinson. At the start of the text, the author introduces the tapestry as a unique historical artifact, emphasizing its artistic execution and its importance as a visual record of a pivotal period in English history. He reflects on the tapestry’s creation, possibly involving Queen Matilda, and its relevance in documenting the complex relationships and events surrounding the Norman invasion. The opening portion delves into the prelude to the Conquest, discussing Edward the Confessor's reign, Harold's mission to Normandy, and the subsequent kidnapping by Count Guy of Ponthieu. Through detailed descriptions, the author sets the stage for a deeper analysis of the tapestry, which is portrayed as both a record of noble valor and a reflection of the turbulent historical milieu of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Bayeux tapestry NK Text Category: History - British Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages Category: Art 365421 2025-09-22T08:12:04.027938 text/html 343558 2024-10-23T02:40:56 text/html 4725083 2025-09-22T08:12:11.646927 application/epub+zip 4720274 2025-09-22T08:12:05.696913 application/epub+zip 194923 2025-09-22T08:12:04.880912 application/epub+zip 4832656 2025-09-22T08:12:16.073895 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4779326 2025-09-22T08:12:10.309847 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 275755 2022-08-25T06:16:11.498481 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 300833 2025-09-22T08:12:03.319963 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 280957 2024-10-23T02:40:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16718 2025-09-22T08:12:16.229784 application/rdf+xml 33767 2025-09-22T08:12:04.973863 image/jpeg 4599 2025-09-22T08:12:04.926895 image/jpeg 4689929 2025-09-22T08:12:04.199878 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia