The lives of Thomas Becket by Michael Staunton
This collection tells the story of Thomas Becket's turbulent life, violent death and extraordinary posthumous acclaim in the words of his contemporaries. 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.
Michael Staunton is Lecturer in Medieval History at University College Dublin
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| ISBN 13 | 9780719054556 |
| ISBN 10 | 0719054559 |
| Title | The lives of Thomas Becket |
| Author | Michael Staunton |
| Series | Manchester Medieval Sources |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Manchester University Press |
| Year published | 2001-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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