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C/H/33. Henry II and Archbishop of Canterbury: rift between church and state

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1400
DATE:
2008
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the struggle for power between the church and the state in the 12th century England examining the assassination of Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, by Henry II. The relationships between Henry and Thomas are examined tracing their development from close friendship to open rivalry.

 

KEYWORDS: Henry II, Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket, church, state, assassination, martyr,

 
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