Thomas Becket

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Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 0679603417
Total Pages : 449 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (796 download)

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Book Synopsis Thomas Becket by : John Guy

Download or read book Thomas Becket written by John Guy and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012-07-03 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revisionist new biography reintroducing readers to one of the most subversive figures in English history—the man who sought to reform a nation, dared to defy his king, and laid down his life to defend his sacred honor NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY KANSAS CITY STAR AND BLOOMBERG Becket’s life story has been often told but never so incisively reexamined and vividly rendered as it is in John Guy’s hands. The son of middle-class Norman parents, Becket rose against all odds to become the second most powerful man in England. As King Henry II’s chancellor, Becket charmed potentates and popes, tamed overmighty barons, and even personally led knights into battle. After his royal patron elevated him to archbishop of Canterbury in 1162, however, Becket clashed with the King. Forced to choose between fealty to the crown and the values of his faith, he repeatedly challenged Henry’s authority to bring the church to heel. Drawing on the full panoply of medieval sources, Guy sheds new light on the relationship between the two men, separates truth from centuries of mythmaking, and casts doubt on the long-held assumption that the headstrong rivals were once close friends. He also provides the fullest accounting yet for Becket’s seemingly radical transformation from worldly bureaucrat to devout man of God. Here is a Becket seldom glimpsed in any previous biography, a man of many facets and faces: the skilled warrior as comfortable unhorsing an opponent in single combat as he was negotiating terms of surrender; the canny diplomat “with the appetite of a wolf” who unexpectedly became the spiritual paragon of the English church; and the ascetic rebel who waged a high-stakes contest of wills with one of the most volcanic monarchs of the Middle Ages. Driven into exile, derided by his enemies as an ungrateful upstart, Becket returned to Canterbury in the unlikeliest guise of all: as an avenging angel of God, wielding his power of excommunication like a sword. It is this last apparition, the one for which history remembers him best, that will lead to his martyrdom at the hands of the king’s minions—a grisly episode that Guy recounts in chilling and dramatic detail. An uncommonly intimate portrait of one of the medieval world’s most magnetic figures, Thomas Becket breathes new life into its subject—cementing for all time his place as an enduring icon of resistance to the abuse of power.

The Cult of St Thomas Becket in the Plantagenet World, C.1170-c.1220

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Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
ISBN 13 : 1783271612
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (832 download)

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Book Synopsis The Cult of St Thomas Becket in the Plantagenet World, C.1170-c.1220 by : Paul Webster (Medievalist)

Download or read book The Cult of St Thomas Becket in the Plantagenet World, C.1170-c.1220 written by Paul Webster (Medievalist) and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 2016 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The extraordinary growth and development of the cult of St Thomas Becket is investigated here, with a particular focus on its material culture. Thomas Becket - the archbishop of Canterbury cut down in his own cathedral just after Christmas 1170 - stands amongst the most renowned royal ministers, churchmen, and saints of the Middle Ages. He inspired the work of medieval writers and artists, and remains a compelling subject for historians today. Yet many of the political, religious, and cultural repercussions of his murder and subsequent canonisation remain to be explored in detail. This book examines the development of the cult and the impact of the legacy of Saint Thomas within the Plantagenet orbit of the late twelfth and early thirteenth centuries - the "Empire" assembled by King Henry II, defended by his son King Richard the Lionheart, and lost by King John. Traditional textual and archival sources, such as miracle collections, charters, and royal and papal letters, are used in conjunction with the material culture inspired by the cult, toemphasise the wide-ranging impact of the murder and of the cult's emergence in the century following the martyrdom. From the archiepiscopal church at Canterbury, to writers and religious houses across the Plantagenet lands, to thecourts of Henry II, his children, and the bishops of the Angevin world, individuals and communities adapted and responded to one of the most extraordinary religious phenomena of the age. Dr Paul Webster is currently Lecturer in Medieval History and Project Manager of the Exploring the Past adult learners progression pathway at Cardiff University; Dr Marie-Pierre Gelin is a Teaching Fellow in the History Department at University College London. Contributors: Colette Bowie, Elma Brenner, José Manuel Cerda, Anne J. Duggan, Marie-Pierre Gelin, Alyce A. Jordan, Michael Staunton, Paul Webster.

Henry II

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Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 9780520022829
Total Pages : 750 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (228 download)

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Book Synopsis Henry II by : Wilfred Lewis Warren

Download or read book Henry II written by Wilfred Lewis Warren and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1973 with total page 750 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Henry II was an enigma to contemporaries, and has excited widely divergent judgements ever since. Dramatic incidents of his reign, such as his quarrel with Archbishop Becket and his troubled relations with his wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine, and his sons, have attracted the attention of historical novelists, playwrights and filmmakers, but with no unanimity of interpretation. That he was a great king there can be no doubt. Yet his motives and intentions are not easy to divine, and it is Professor Warren's contention that concentration on the great crises of the reign can lead to distortion. This book is therefore a comprehensive reappraisal of the reign based, with rare understanding, on contemporary sources; it provides a coherent and persuasive revaluation of the man and the king, and is, in itself, an eloquent and impressive achievement.

Henry II

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 318 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (7 download)

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Book Synopsis Henry II by : Louis Francis Salzman

Download or read book Henry II written by Louis Francis Salzman and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Becket

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Total Pages : 0 pages
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Download or read book Becket written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Henry II surprises England by naming his fellow rogue and trusted confidant Thomas Becket as Chancellor. But when Henry next appoints him Archbishop of Canterbury, Becket shocks the world by openly defying the King with his newfound faith and compassion. Will a desperate ruler now destroy a beloved friend to save his splintering kingdom?

Henry II

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Publisher : Boydell Press
ISBN 13 : 9781843833406
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (334 download)

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Book Synopsis Henry II by : Christopher Harper-Bill

Download or read book Henry II written by Christopher Harper-Bill and published by Boydell Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Henry II is the most imposing figure among the medieval kings of England. His fiefs & domains extended from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, & his court was frequented by the greatest thinkers of his time. Best known for his dramatic conflicts, it was also a crucial period in the evolution of legal & governmental institutions.

The Lives of Thomas Becket

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Publisher : Manchester University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780719054556
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (545 download)

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Book Synopsis The Lives of Thomas Becket by : Michael Staunton

Download or read book The Lives of Thomas Becket written by Michael Staunton and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2001-12-07 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through the eye-witness and contemporary biographical accounts, this book provides valuable insight into the late-12th century world. The extracts, many previously untranslated, expose one of the most controversial figures of the Middle Ages. Written as the shock of Becket's murder in 1170 reverberated around Europe, the accounts provide vivid testimony to the most dramatic events of his life. They show how he became champion of the church and enemy of the king, fled into exile to lead a life of asceticism and political agitation, and returned to face martyrdom before the altar of his own cathedral.

Thomas Becket and Henry II of England

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (818 download)

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Book Synopsis Thomas Becket and Henry II of England by : Joan Miriam Reutter

Download or read book Thomas Becket and Henry II of England written by Joan Miriam Reutter and published by . This book was released on 1953 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Thomas Becket

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Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 9781404201651
Total Pages : 118 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (16 download)

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Book Synopsis Thomas Becket by : David Hilliam

Download or read book Thomas Becket written by David Hilliam and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2004-12-15 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A look at the life of Thomas Becket, his ongoing dispute with King Henry II, and the resulting consequences.

Henry II

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Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520034945
Total Pages : 746 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (2 download)

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Book Synopsis Henry II by : W. L. Warren

Download or read book Henry II written by W. L. Warren and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1977-11-28 with total page 746 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This must surely rank as one of the classic historical biographies...it will hold its place not only as a work of reference but as a piece of historical literature."—Observer "W. L. Warren has written a life of the great Angevin whose scholarship and fair-mindedness should make it the classic account for the next fifty years. . . . Dr. Warren's monumental celebration is made to last."—The Times "The result is masterly. . . . it is alive all through, a fine work by a professional historian who can write and has an eye for significant detail, without burying us under it."—Sunday Telegraph

Medieval Art, Architecture & Archaeology at Canterbury

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Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351558617
Total Pages : 325 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (515 download)

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Book Synopsis Medieval Art, Architecture & Archaeology at Canterbury by : Alixe Bovey

Download or read book Medieval Art, Architecture & Archaeology at Canterbury written by Alixe Bovey and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-05 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From the time of the foundation of its cathedral in 597, Canterbury has been the epicentre of Britain's ecclesiastical history, and an exceptionally important centre for architectural and visual innovation. Focusing especially but not exclusively on Christ Church cathedral, this legacy is explored in seventeen essays concerned with Canterbury's art, architecture and archaeology between the early Anglo-Saxon period and the close of the middle ages. Papers consider the relationship between between architectural setting and liturgical practice, and between stationary and movable fittings, while fresh insights are offered into the aesthetic, spiritual, and pragmatic considerations that shaped the fabric of Christ Church and St Augustine's abbey, alongside critical reflections on Canterbury's historiography and relationship to the wider world. Taken together, these studies demonstrate the richness of the surviving material, and its enduring ability to raise new questions.

Matilda

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Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300245068
Total Pages : 309 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (2 download)

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Book Synopsis Matilda by : Catherine Hanley

Download or read book Matilda written by Catherine Hanley and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2019-04-23 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A life of Matilda—empress, skilled military leader, and one of the greatest figures of the English Middle Ages Matilda was a daughter, wife, and mother. But she was also empress, heir to the English crown—the first woman ever to hold the position—and an able military general. This new biography explores Matilda’s achievements as military and political leader, and sets her life and career in full context. Catherine Hanley provides fresh insight into Matilda's campaign to claim the title of queen, her approach to allied kingdoms and rival rulers, and her role in the succession crisis. Hanley highlights how Matilda fought for the throne, and argues that although she never sat on it herself her reward was to see her son become king. Extraordinarily, her line has continued through every single monarch of England or Britain from that time to the present day.

Thomas Becket

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Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 9780520071759
Total Pages : 374 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (717 download)

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Book Synopsis Thomas Becket by : Frank Barlow

Download or read book Thomas Becket written by Frank Barlow and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1986 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new interpretation of the Protestant Reformation provides an alternate perspective on the faith's core idea about individuals having direct access to God without the need for priest and institutional mediation, in an account that traces five centuries of Protestant influence.

Murder in the Cathedral

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Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0547542607
Total Pages : 86 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (475 download)

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Book Synopsis Murder in the Cathedral by : T. S. Eliot

Download or read book Murder in the Cathedral written by T. S. Eliot and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: T. S. Eliot's most famous drama, a retelling of the murder of the archbishop of Canterbury Murder in the Cathedral, written for the Canterbury Festival in 1935, was one of T. S. Eliot’s first dramatic achievements, and it remains one of the great plays of the century. It takes as its subject matter the martyrdom of Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, depicting the events that led to his assassination, in his own cathedral church, by the knights of Henry II in 1170. Like Greek drama, the play’s theme and form are rooted in religion, ritual purgation and renewal, and it was this return to the earliest sources of drama that brought poetry triumphantly back to the English stage at the time. "The theatre is enriched by this poetic play of grave beauty and momentous decision." —The New York Times

Thomas Becket

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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107661714
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (76 download)

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Book Synopsis Thomas Becket by : William Holden Hutton

Download or read book Thomas Becket written by William Holden Hutton and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-05-08 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1926, this book presents a biography of St Thomas ... Becket. Hutton reviews Becket's life from his birth until his martyrdom and eventual canonisation, and the preservation of his relics during the English Reformation. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in St Thomas's life and career.

Archbishop Thomas and King Henry II

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Publisher : Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521206464
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (64 download)

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Book Synopsis Archbishop Thomas and King Henry II by : Tom Corfe

Download or read book Archbishop Thomas and King Henry II written by Tom Corfe and published by Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1975 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the events surrounding the murder of Thomas à Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and the living conditions in England during the reign of Henry II.

The Life of Sir Thomas More

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)

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Book Synopsis The Life of Sir Thomas More by : William Roper

Download or read book The Life of Sir Thomas More written by William Roper and published by . This book was released on 1817 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: