The Lives of Thomas Becket

The only modern collection from the twelfth-century Lives of Thomas Becket in English and features all his major biographers, including many previously untranslated extracts.

Providing both a valuable glimpse of the late twelfth-century world, and an insight into the minds of those who witnessed the events. By using contemporary sources, this book is the most accessible way to study this central episode in medieval history.

Thomas Becket features prominently in most medieval core courses. This book allows the subject to be taught as never before, and is highly suitable as a set text.

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