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LoC No.: 04035485
Title: Life of Thomas à Becket
Note: Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Life of Thomas à Becket" by Henry Hart Milman is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the life of Thomas à Becket, focusing on his tumultuous relationship with King Henry II and the profound struggle between ecclesiastical authority and royal power during a pivotal moment in English history. The narrative explores themes of integrity, conflict, and the interplay between church and state, framing Becket as a complex figure caught in the tragic tides of ambition and faith. At the start of the biography, the editor's preface highlights the romantic interest surrounding Becket's life and sets the stage for the unfolding drama that follows. It introduces the legendary and somewhat mythical elements of Becket's heritage while clarifying his origins as a son of a merchant rather than noble blood. The narrative then recounts his early education and rise through the ecclesiastical ranks, depicting his close relationship with Henry II, who appoints him as Chancellor. This harmony, characterized by loyalty and friendship, foreshadows the eventual bitter conflict when Becket becomes the Archbishop of Canterbury and starts to assert the rights of the Church against the encroachments of the crown, setting the stage for a monumental struggle between two powerful authorities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Milman, Henry Hart, 1791-1868
EBook No.: 41811
Published: Jan 10, 2013
Downloads: 69
Language: English
Subject: Thomas, à Becket, Saint, 1118?-1170
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 04035485
Title: Life of Thomas à Becket
Note: Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by sp1nd, Charlie Howard, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Life of Thomas à Becket" by Henry Hart Milman is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the life of Thomas à Becket, focusing on his tumultuous relationship with King Henry II and the profound struggle between ecclesiastical authority and royal power during a pivotal moment in English history. The narrative explores themes of integrity, conflict, and the interplay between church and state, framing Becket as a complex figure caught in the tragic tides of ambition and faith. At the start of the biography, the editor's preface highlights the romantic interest surrounding Becket's life and sets the stage for the unfolding drama that follows. It introduces the legendary and somewhat mythical elements of Becket's heritage while clarifying his origins as a son of a merchant rather than noble blood. The narrative then recounts his early education and rise through the ecclesiastical ranks, depicting his close relationship with Henry II, who appoints him as Chancellor. This harmony, characterized by loyalty and friendship, foreshadows the eventual bitter conflict when Becket becomes the Archbishop of Canterbury and starts to assert the rights of the Church against the encroachments of the crown, setting the stage for a monumental struggle between two powerful authorities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Milman, Henry Hart, 1791-1868
EBook No.: 41811
Published: Jan 10, 2013
Downloads: 69
Language: English
Subject: Thomas, à Becket, Saint, 1118?-1170
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.