Project Gutenberg 2021-07-25 Public domain in the USA. 238 Birrell, Francis 1889 1935 Birrell, F. F. L. 22003812 Guide to the Bayeux tapestry Charlene Taylor, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Guide to the Bayeux Tapestry" by Francis Birrell is a historical guide published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1921. The book serves as a comprehensive overview of the Bayeux Tapestry, an important medieval embroidery that depicts the events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. It aims to provide readers with an understanding of the tapestry's significance, its historical context, and its artistic details. In this guide, Birrell meticulously describes the scenes portrayed in the tapestry, which capture crucial moments such as Harold’s journey to Normandy, his oath of loyalty to William the Conqueror, and the eventual Battle of Hastings where Harold meets his fate. The text also highlights the tapestry's bias, showcasing a narrative favorable to the Normans while contrasting the depiction of English characters and events. Furthermore, the work discusses the Latin inscriptions that accompany the visuals, offering translations and interpretations to enhance the reader's appreciation of this historical document. The guide serves as a valuable resource for those interested in medieval history, art, and the pivotal events that shaped England's future. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Bayeux tapestry NK Text Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages Category: Art 132035 2025-09-26T06:59:59.353176 text/html 100940 2024-10-18T15:10:05 text/html 3989372 2025-09-26T07:00:04.644155 application/epub+zip 3981745 2025-09-26T07:00:00.504167 application/epub+zip 107123 2025-09-26T06:59:59.853167 application/epub+zip 4035144 2025-09-26T07:00:07.841690 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3999008 2025-09-26T07:00:03.618144 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 139575 2022-09-29T16:47:57.046091 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 86427 2025-09-26T06:59:58.958189 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 66509 2024-10-18T15:10:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16221 2025-09-26T07:00:07.992624 application/rdf+xml 12915 2025-09-26T06:59:59.975159 image/jpeg 1954 2025-09-26T06:59:59.913136 image/jpeg 3951823 2025-09-26T06:59:59.431163 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