The Life Of S. Thomas A Becket

This historical biography examines the life and legacy of Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury during the reign of King Henry II of England. Drawing on accounts from Becket's contemporaries and later writers, the authors provide a vivid portrait of a complex figure who was both a respected scholar and a political lightning rod.

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