The library of historic characters and famous events of all nations and all ages; . ntiquity ofthe Bayeux Tapestry, which is almost conclusive as to thefact of its being executed under direction of Matilda, the wifeof the Conqueror, says truly: If the Bayeux Tapestry benot history of the first class, it is perhaps something exhibits genuine traits, elsewhere sought in vain, of thecostume and manners of that age which, of all others, if weexcept the period of Reformation, ought to be the most in-teresting to us; that age which gave us a new race of mon-archs, bringing with them new la
The library of historic characters and famous events of all nations and all ages; . ntiquity ofthe Bayeux Tapestry, which is almost conclusive as to thefact of its being executed under direction of Matilda, the wifeof the Conqueror, says truly: If the Bayeux Tapestry benot history of the first class, it is perhaps something exhibits genuine traits, elsewhere sought in vain, of thecostume and manners of that age which, of all others, if weexcept the period of Reformation, ought to be the most in-teresting to us; that age which gave us a new race of mon-archs, bringing with them new landholders, new laws, andalmost a new language. As in the magic pages of Froissart,we here behold our ancestors of each race in most of theoccupations of life—in courts and camps—in pastime and inbattle—at feasts, and on the bed of sickness. These arecharacteristics which of themselves would call forth a livelyinterest; but their value is greatly enhanced by their connec-tion with one of the most important events in history, themain subject of the whole design.—C. - f H*Jl4d, » -. fl ,ii. bit eye
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