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100 1 _aBruce, J. Collingwood
_q(John Collingwood),
_d1805-1892
245 1 4 _aThe Bayeux Tapestry Elucidated
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-09-24
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBayeux tapestry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55614
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