02287cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000330012624500330015926400510019230000470024333600260029033700260031633800360034250000310037850801890040952012480059853400450184665300200189185600430191199900190195465918UtSlPG20260610134524.0mcr n260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a22003812  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aNK1 aBirrell, Francis,d1889-193510aGuide to the Bayeux tapestry 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2021  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2021-07-25  aCharlene 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)  a"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that accompany the visuals, offering translations and interpretations to enhance the reader's appreciation of this historical document.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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBayeux tapestry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65918  c106740d106740