The Bayeux Tapestry: The Complete Tapestry in Colour

This magnificent hardcover volume presents the most faithful, lauded, and complete reproduction of the Bayeux Tapestry ever published. Captured in controlled conditions, this edition reproduces the entire 70-metre work in perfect colour plates, allowing for minute examination of the extraordinary craftsmanship.

This book makes the masterpiece of our common past accessible, featuring detailed reproductions alongside expert commentary from David Wilson, who summarizes the narrative and covers related topics such as costumes, armour, ships, buildings, and social customs.

• Complete reproduction of the entire 70-metre Bayeux Tapestry.
• Features perfect colour plates large enough to reveal minute detail.
• Includes narrative summary and analysis of episodes by David M. Wilson.
• Covers related historical topics including costumes, armour, and ships.
• Hardcover binding, 1st Edition, published in English.

• Author/Artist: Jean Le Carpentier, David M. Wilson (Contributor)
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st
• Publication Date: February 9, 2004
• Language: English
• Print Length: 236 pages
• Dimensions: 348 x 268 x 28mm (Approx. 13.7 x 10.5 inches)
• Weight: 1.05 kg (1050g)
• ISBN 13: 978-0500251225

Ideal for students of textile arts, medieval history, and European art, this volume offers unparalleled access to one of the world's most significant surviving pieces of embroidery.