Bruce takes the embroidered roll in order, from Harold’s mission to Normandy and his oath to William through the death of Edward the Confessor, the building of the fleet, the landing, and the battle at Hastings. Along the way he sets each scene against the chronicles and explains the dress, arms and ships shown.
A lucid Victorian guide for anyone who wants to look closely at the tapestry and the events of 1066. Download the free EPUB.