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A scholar of Trinity College, Cambridge, who became canon of Canterbury in 1859, James Craigie Robertson (1813â82) edited for the Rolls Series this seven-volume work, published between 1875 and 1885. Superseding the earlier work of J. A. Giles, it is a collection of contemporary Latin lives and letters relating to the life of Thomas Becket (c.1120â70). Rising through the ranks to become royal chancellor and then archbishop of Canterbury, Becket fell dramatically out of favour with Henry II and, on his return from exile, was famously murdered in the cathedral church at Canterbury. Following his canonisation in 1173, his reputation grew considerably throughout western Christendom. Volume 1 comprises the collection of miracles, originally thought lost and therefore unpublished, compiled by William of Canterbury, who was present at the scene of Becket's murder.

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Introduction; Corrections and additions; Vita et passio S. Thomae, auctore Willelmo, monacho Cantuariensi.

Materials for the History of Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury Volume 1 Cambridge Library Collection Rolls

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 11/15/2012 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781108049252, 978-1108049252
      ISBN10: 1108049257

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A scholar of Trinity College, Cambridge, who became canon of Canterbury in 1859, James Craigie Robertson (1813â82) edited for the Rolls Series this seven-volume work, published between 1875 and 1885. Superseding the earlier work of J. A. Giles, it is a collection of contemporary Latin lives and letters relating to the life of Thomas Becket (c.1120â70). Rising through the ranks to become royal chancellor and then archbishop of Canterbury, Becket fell dramatically out of favour with Henry II and, on his return from exile, was famously murdered in the cathedral church at Canterbury. Following his canonisation in 1173, his reputation grew considerably throughout western Christendom. Volume 1 comprises the collection of miracles, originally thought lost and therefore unpublished, compiled by William of Canterbury, who was present at the scene of Becket's murder.

      Table of Contents
      Introduction; Corrections and additions; Vita et passio S. Thomae, auctore Willelmo, monacho Cantuariensi.

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