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When the Archbishop of Canterbury died, Henry II forced his companion and political lieutenant, Thomas Becket, to take his place. Becket told his king: 'If I become archbishop I shall cease to be your friend.' Becket, who with Henry had fought the Church for the good of the State, now felt responsible for the honour of God.

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    A Paperback by Jean Anouilh, Frederic Raphael, Stephen Raphael

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      Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
      Publication Date: 1/28/2004 12:10:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780413774927, 978-0413774927
      ISBN10: 0413774929
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      Book Synopsis
      When the Archbishop of Canterbury died, Henry II forced his companion and political lieutenant, Thomas Becket, to take his place. Becket told his king: 'If I become archbishop I shall cease to be your friend.' Becket, who with Henry had fought the Church for the good of the State, now felt responsible for the honour of God.

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