Thomas Becket and His World

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By Michael Staunton

Series: Medieval Lives

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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 elevated him to England's most celebrated saint.... Read More

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Thomas Becket and His World

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Thomas Becket and His World

The controversial, turbulent life and violent death of Thomas Becket.

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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 elevated him to England's most celebrated saint. Michael Staunton looks at Becket's complex and contested legacy, drawing from his 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. The book is perfect for anyone wanting to learn more about a pivotal figure in medieval history.

'In this beautifully fluent new biography, Michael Staunton brings out the challenges and contradictions running through the controversial life and death of Thomas Becket... Blending smart storytelling with clever nuance, this is a genuine pleasure to read.' —Jonathan Phillips, author of The Life and Legend of the Sultan Saladin

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781836390701

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 March 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 29 illustrations, 24 in colour

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 208

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Biography & Memoir European History History & Military Michael Staunton Non-Fiction Religion & Spirituality Royalty & Religion Biographies Series: Medieval Lives

About the Author

Michael Staunton is Professor of Medieval History at University College Dublin and an internationally recognised expert on Thomas Becket. His books include The Historians of Angevin England (2017).