Description
The Bayeaux Tapestry is unique both as a historical document and as a work of art. It was made soon after the Battle of Hastings in 1066, and it tells the story of the events that led up to William the Conqueror's invasion of England and the battle itself.
About the Author
Sir David M. Wilson is a British archaeologist, art historian, and museum curator, specialising in Anglo-Saxon art and the Viking Age. From 1977 until 1992 he served as the Director of the British Museum. Sir David M. Wilson is a British archaeologist, art historian, and museum curator, specialising in Anglo-Saxon art and the Viking Age. From 1977 until 1992 he served as the Director of the British Museum.
Book Information
ISBN 9780500251225
Format Hardback
Page Count 234
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Weight(grams) 1870g
About the Author
Sir David M. Wilson is a British archaeologist, art historian, and museum curator, specialising in Anglo-Saxon art and the Viking Age. From 1977 until 1992 he served as the Director of the British Museum. Sir David M. Wilson is a British archaeologist, art historian, and museum curator, specialising in Anglo-Saxon art and the Viking Age. From 1977 until 1992 he served as the Director of the British Museum.
Book Information
ISBN 9780500251225
Format Hardback
Page Count 234
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Weight(grams) 1870g
