Thomas Becket and His World
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Alexander III
Angevin Empire
archbishop
Archbishop of Canterbury
asceticism
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biography
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Edward Grim
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excommunication
Gilbert Foliot
history
John of Salisbury
London
Lord Chancellor
martyrdom
martyrs
medieval
medieval history
Middle ages
saint
saints
Thomas Becket
William fitz Stephen
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- ISBN 9781836390701
- Dimensions: 138 x 216mm
- Publication Date: 01 Mar 2025
- Publisher: Reaktion Books
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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This book explores the turbulent life and violent death of Thomas Becket, one of the most controversial figures of the Middle Ages. From a London merchant’s son to royal chancellor and archbishop of Canterbury, Becket’s murder in Canterbury Cathedral on 29 December 1170 elevated him to England’s most celebrated saint. Michael Staunton looks at Becket’s complex and contested legacy, drawing from Becket's own words and those of his contemporaries.
Based on extensive contemporary medieval sources, this account offers a fresh perspective on Thomas Becket’s life and places him within the broader landscape of twelfth-century England and Europe – a time of rapid change, conflict and achievement. Thomas Becket and His World is perfect for anyone wanting to learn more about this pivotal figure in medieval history.
Michael Staunton is Professor of Medieval History at University College Dublin. He is an internationally recognized expert on Thomas Becket. His books include The Historians of Angevin England (2017).
