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S/H/48. Why were Henry II and Thomas Becket at odds?

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DATE:
2006
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This paper offers a comprehensive study of the conflict that existed between Church and State. It deals with the dispute that ultimately led to Beckets death and states the key characteristics of the issues that dominated the quarrel. Areas discussed include criminous clerks, prosecution of laymen and ancient customs. Its magnitude was so great that it involved the French King and Pope, and transformed the relationship between Church and State.

 

KEYWORDS: Henry II, Thomas Becket, conflict, Crown, State, Authority, Constitutions of Clarendon,