The Story of the Bayeux Tapestry: Unraveling the Norman Conquest

Explore one of the great masterpieces of medieval art and a defining moment in English history with The Story of the Bayeux Tapestry: Unravelling the Norman Conquest. Authors David Musgrove and Michael Lewis guide readers through the extraordinary embroidered narrative of the Norman Conquest and the Battle of Hastings, examining its depictions of kings, warriors, ships, everyday life, and political intrigue. Along the way, they investigate enduring questions about who created the Bayeux Tapestry, why it was made, and what its remarkable imagery can tell us about the medieval world. Rich in historical and artistic insight, this paperback volume offers an accessible guide to the story, details, mysteries, and lasting legacy of this nearly 1,000-year-old treasure.

Paperback / 256 pages

Dimensions: 5" x 8"