This tale of the battle is given from Harold's side and well researched.The book has big detailed pictures of the Bayeux Tapestry,with full page explanations of the scenes,backed with historical research.This includes weaponry,personalities,and tactics as well as incidents of the campaign that bring the tapestry to life. I was amazed at how accurate the tapestry is,it isn't just folklore.From the read it seems as though William had developed some new battlefield tactics employing cavalry and archery as well as the shield wall which was common to both sides.Harold held to the shield wall and had just fought 2 battles previously a month before which depleted him.Despite this he stiil gave William a tough ride.William succesfully employed some psychological tactics that forced Harold to come to battle before he had recovered from his 2 previous ones.Lots of illustrations and a few maps.