How Long to Read The Bayeux Tapestry

How Long Does it Take to Read The Bayeux Tapestry?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 30 minutes to read The Bayeux Tapestry by Carola Hicks

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The vivid scenes on the Bayeux Tapestry depict the events leading up to the Battle of Hastings in 1066. It is one of Europe's greatest treasures and its own story is full of drama and surprise. Who commissioned the tapestry? Was it Bishop Odo, William's ruthless half-brother? Or Harold's dynamic sister Edith, juggling for a place in the new court? Hicks shows us this world and the miracle of the tapestry's making: the stitches, dyes and strange details in the margins. For centuries it lay ignored in Bayeux cathedral until its 'discovery' in the eighteenth century. It became a symbol of power as well as art: townsfolk saved it during the French Revolution; Napoleon displayed it to promote his own conquest; the Nazis strove to make it their own; and its influence endures today. This marvellous book, packed with thrilling stories, shows how we remake history in every age and how a great work of art has a life of its own.

How long is The Bayeux Tapestry?

The Bayeux Tapestry by Carola Hicks is 378 pages long, and a total of 97,524 words.

This makes it 128% the length of the average book. It also has 119% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Bayeux Tapestry Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 52 minutes to read The Bayeux Tapestry aloud.

What Reading Level is The Bayeux Tapestry?

The Bayeux Tapestry is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The Bayeux Tapestry?

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