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This collection tells the story of Thomas Becket's turbulent life, violent death and extraordinary posthumous acclaim in the words of his contemporaries. It provides a valuable glimpse of the late twelfth-century world, and an insight into the minds of those who witnessed the events.

Table of Contents

List of maps
Foreword
Preface
Abbreviations
Introduction
1. The road to Canterbury (?1118–62)
2. Conflict with the King (1162-4)
3. Exile (1164-6)
4. Diplomacy and discord (1167-70)
5. Martyrdom (1170-3)
6. Dissenting Voices
Index

The lives of Thomas Becket Manchester Medieval

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      Publisher: Manchester University Press
      Publication Date: 8/9/2001 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780719054556, 978-0719054556
      ISBN10: 0719054559

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This collection tells the story of Thomas Becket's turbulent life, violent death and extraordinary posthumous acclaim in the words of his contemporaries. It provides a valuable glimpse of the late twelfth-century world, and an insight into the minds of those who witnessed the events.

      Table of Contents

      List of maps
      Foreword
      Preface
      Abbreviations
      Introduction
      1. The road to Canterbury (?1118–62)
      2. Conflict with the King (1162-4)
      3. Exile (1164-6)
      4. Diplomacy and discord (1167-70)
      5. Martyrdom (1170-3)
      6. Dissenting Voices
      Index

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