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Paperback Biographical Sketch Of St. Thomas Of Canterbury (1880) Book

ISBN: 1104040808

ISBN13: 9781104040802

Biographical Sketch Of St. Thomas Of Canterbury (1880)

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The book ""Biographical Sketch Of St. Thomas Of Canterbury"" was written by Mrs. Ward and published in 1880. It is a biographical account of the life of St. Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury who was martyred in 1170. The book provides a detailed overview of St. Thomas' life, from his early years as a clerk in the household of Theobald, Archbishop of Canterbury, to his rise to power as the Chancellor of England, and finally his conflict with King Henry II that led to his death. The author delves into the political and religious context of the time, highlighting the tensions between the Church and the State, and the struggles for power and influence that were taking place. The book also explores St. Thomas' spiritual journey, his devotion to God, and his commitment to defending the rights and independence of the Church. Overall, ""Biographical Sketch Of St. Thomas Of Canterbury"" offers a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most important figures in English history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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