St. Thomas Of Canterbury (1876)

by Aubrey Thomas de Vere

Book Overview

St. Thomas of Canterbury is a historical book written by Aubrey de Vere and published in 1876. The book is a biography of Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury who was martyred in 1170. The author describes Becket's life and his struggle against King Henry II of England, who sought to control the Church. The book covers Becket's rise to power, his conflicts with the king, and his eventual murder in Canterbury Cathedral. De Vere's writing is...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437122485
• ISBN13: 9781437122480
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"