Thomas Becket and His World
Michael Staunton
Belletristik / Romanhafte Biographien
Beschreibung
A life of England's most famous martyr, rooted in the currents of twelfth-century Europe. This book explores the turbulent life and violent death of Thomas Becket, one of the most controversial figures in the Middle Ages: a London merchant s son turned royal chancellor, an archbishop of Canterbury turned martyred saint. Michael Staunton looks at Becket s complex and contested legacy, drawing from the bishop s writings as well as those of his contemporaries. Based on extensive research, 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 and conflict. The book is perfect for anyone wanting to learn more about a pivotal figure in medieval history.
