St. Thomas of Canterbury is a historical book written by Aubrey de Vere and published in 1876. The book is a biography of Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury who was martyred in 1170. The author describes Becket's life and his struggle against King Henry II of England, who sought to control the Church. The book covers Becket's rise to power, his conflicts with the king, and his eventual murder in Canterbury Cathedral. De Vere's writing is highly descriptive and vivid, giving readers a sense of the medieval world in which Becket lived. The book is well-researched and provides a detailed account of Becket's life and the events leading up to his death. St. Thomas of Canterbury is a must-read for anyone interested in medieval history, the Church, or the life of Thomas Becket.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.