CD-Rom of the famous Tapestry. View scenes from the entire work, with translations of inscriptions and full commentary. Also includes reproductions of facsimiles, plus full texts of sixteen primary sources. This CD-Rom presents full images of the tapestry itself, magnifiable so that individual stitches can be seen, with images of three facsimiles, and of many related artifacts. They are accompanied by authoritative translations of seventeen historical sources concerning the events of 1066, maps, genealogies, bibliography, and full commentary, in an attractive interface.
(ISBN: 0-95396-104-4)

The story of the Norman Conquest of England does not begin in 1066. Rather, it begins with events that happened during the reigns of King Knute the Mighty, in England and Duke William the Bastard, Duke of Normandy. The Norman Conquest was a pivotal event in English history and all subsequent developments in the English monarchy, English government, society, language and outlook are coloured by it.

This educational CD ROM, is designed to fit the requirements of the English National Curriculum, History Stage 3, Unit 1, as set by the Department for Education and Employment, London. It can also be used as a base for General Certificate of Secondary Education studies. The CD is a total resource, allowing users to read the full background to the Norman Conquest and form their own opinion of event and its consequences.

In addition to the written material there are video clips, sound clips and animation to give greater illustration to the material