{"title":"Naomi Speakman","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of Naomi Speakman, an insightful author who delves deep into the realms of \u003cem\u003eReligion\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSpirituality\u003c\/em\u003e. Known for her meticulous research and engaging writing style, Speakman has a compelling way of bringing historical figures to life, allowing readers to explore pivotal moments in history with greater understanding and appreciation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eThomas Becket: Murder and the Making of a Saint\u003c\/em\u003e. Through this work, Speakman examines the intricate details surrounding the life and legacy of Thomas Becket, a significant figure whose dramatic martyrdom propelled him to sainthood and left a lasting impact on religious and political landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNaomi Speakman's books are celebrated for their ability to make complex historical and spiritual narratives accessible and engaging. Whether you're a seasoned historian or someone new to these topics, her works offer a vivid introduction to the characters and events that shaped religious history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"thomas-becket-murder-and-the-making-of-a-saint-by-lloyd-de-beer-9780714128382","title":"Thomas Becket: murder and the making of a saint","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePraise for the exhibition\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e* \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e* \u003ci\u003eThe Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e* \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e* \u003ci\u003eEvening Standard\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePraise for the book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'If you cannot make it to the show itself, then I implore you to buy the catalogue, which is one of the best I've ever read - scholarly and entertaining, a good history book in its own right.' - Tim Stanley, \u003ci\u003eThe Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A marvellous and consistently enthralling account' - Christopher de Hamel, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Book in the Cathedral\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e[The book] provides an up-to-date, highly readable and lavishly illustrated text that will finally supplant Borenius's book as the definitive account of the art of Thomas Becket\" - Dr Tom Nickson, \u003ci\u003eArts Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe murder of Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral on 29 December 1170 sent shockwaves across medieval Europe. He rose from ordinary beginnings in London to become chancellor to King Henry II and then Archbishop of Canterbury, making him one of the most powerful men in England. Becket's fortunes changed when a bitter dispute with Henry forced him into a six-year exile. Less than a month after his return to England, he was killed by four knights with close ties to the king. In the wake of Becket's death, hundreds of miracles were attributed to him and, just over two years later, he was canonised. All across Europe, he was celebrated as a defender of the Church against royal tyranny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLloyd de Beer and Naomi Speakman tell the story of Becket's dramatic life, death and legacy through a stunning array of objects, including medieval stained glass, manuscripts, jewellery and sacred reliquaries. They reveal Canterbury Cathedral's transformation into one of Europe's most popular pilgrimage destinations. Over the centuries, pilgrims visited Becket's shrine in their thousands, a journey famously reimagined by Geoffrey Chaucer in \u003ci\u003eThe Canterbury Tales\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA dedicated section by Rachel Koopmans, which features groundbreaking new research, delves deeper into Becket's miracle stories through the lens of one of the stained-glass miracle windows from the cathedral. The cult of Thomas Becket endured in spite of the English Reformation, during which his shrine at Canterbury was dramatically destroyed and his image and name outlawed. From twelfth-century London to the Tudor court, this magnificent book takes you through the twists and turns of one of the most remarkable stories of the Middle Ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47363236888812,"sku":"9780714128382","price":85.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6584643482442.jpg?v=1772919024"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/naomi-speakman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}