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Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury
Hardcover
Religious BiographiesGeneral ChristianityBritish History
ISBN13: 9781026036273
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 346
Weight: 1.45
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Thomas Becket Arbishop of Canterbury is a comprehensive biographical study of one of the most influential and controversial figures in English history. Written by the esteemed ecclesiastical historian William Holden Hutton, this work delves into the life, ministry, and tragic martyrdom of the man who stood at the center of the 12th-century struggle between the English Crown and the Catholic Church.
The narrative meticulously traces Becket's rise from a merchant's son to the Chancellor of England and his eventual appointment as Archbishop. Hutton explores the profound transformation of Becket's character and the deteriorating relationship with King Henry II, which led to the famous Constitutions of Clarendon and Becket's subsequent exile. The work provides a detailed examination of the legal and religious disputes that defined the era, culminating in the dramatic assassination of the Archbishop within Canterbury Cathedral.
By situating Becket within the broader context of medieval European politics and the Gregorian Reform movement, this book offers readers a deep understanding of the principles for which Becket lived and died. It remains an essential resource for those interested in medieval biography, the history of the British Isles, and the enduring tension between secular and spiritual authority.
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