The Bayeux tapestry and the Norman invasion. / With intro. and a translation from the contemporary account of William of Poitiers by Lewis Thorpe - The Folio Society

Thorpe, Lewis (1913-1977). William of Poitiers

Published by London : Folio Society, 1992

About this Item

Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked, cloth-backed, illustrated paper-covered boards. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. The classic Folio Society design. Physical description; 110 pages color illustrations 26 cm. Notes; "Select bibliography": pages 109-110. Contents; The historical background -- The authorities -- William of Poitiers -- The Bayeux Tapestry -- The plates -- Selected bibliography. Subjects; William I, King of England 1027 or 1028-1087. William of Poitiers. William I, The Conqueror, King of England. Bayeux tapestry. Hastings, Battle of, England, 1066. Embroidery, Medieval France. William I, 1066-1087 Historiography. Great Britain History Anglo-Saxon period, 449-1066. Great Britain. Great Britain History Anglo-Saxon period, 449-1066. Great Britain History Edward, the Confessor, 1042-1066. Great Britain History William I, 1066-1087 Historiography. Great Britain History Norman period, 1066-1154. 1 Kg.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Bayeux tapestry and the Norman invasion. / With intro. and a translation from the contemporary account of William of Poitiers by Lewis Thorpe - The Folio Society
• Publisher: London : Folio Society
• Publication Date: 1992
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st edition.
• Weight: 1 kilogram