Materials for the History of Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury (Canonized by Pope Alexander III, AD 1173)

Explore the fascinating life and legacy of Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, through "Materials for the History of Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury (Canonized by Pope Alexander III, AD 1173)" by James Craigie Robertson. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2012, this comprehensive seven-volume collection, originally released between 1875 and 1885, assembles all Latin sources related to Becket's life and tragic downfall. Volume 2 specifically delves into the accounts written by his contemporaries, including Benedict of Peterborough, Alan of Tewkesbury, John of Salisbury, and Edward Grim, who were not only friends but also significant figures in Becket's story. With a substantial page count of 586, this scholarly work is an essential resource for anyone interested in ecclesiastical history, the complexities of church-state relations, and the enduring impact of Saint Thomas Becket in the United Kingdom and beyond.