The Life And Times Of Thomas Becket

by James Anthony Froude

Book Overview

The Life and Times of Thomas Becket is a historical biography written by James Anthony Froude. The book tells the story of Thomas Becket, a medieval English archbishop who was famously murdered in Canterbury Cathedral in 1170. Froude's account of Becket's life is comprehensive, covering his early years as a merchant's son, his rise to power as a trusted advisor to King Henry II, and his eventual conflict with the king over the rights and privileges...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428635424
• ISBN13: 9781428635425
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"