02397cam a22003373u 4500 68347 UtSlPG 20260610134558.0 m cr n 260607r20221887utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Norgate, Kate, 1853-1935 England under the Angevin Kings, Volume II Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-06-19 MWS, Fay Dunn, State Library of Western Australia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "England under the Angevin Kings, Volume II" by Kate Norgate is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book delves into the reign of notable figures during the Angevin Kings’ period, including Henry II and Thomas Becket, exploring their complex political and ecclesiastical relationships. It is likely to appeal to readers interested in medieval history, particularly the dynamics between church authority and royal power. The opening of the volume introduces the reader to Archbishop Thomas Becket's return to England and his unexpected elevation to the archbishopric of Canterbury by King Henry II. The text details Thomas's initial reluctance to accept the position due to the conflict it could create between his role and the king's expectations, foreshadowing the tensions that will develop between them. As Thomas navigates his new responsibilities, he begins to embrace a life devoted to ecclesiastical duties and reform, setting the stage for the significant conflict between the crown and the church that characterizes much of this historical period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Macmillan and Co., 1887 England -- Civilization -- 1066-1485 Great Britain -- History -- Angevin period, 1154-1216 Anjou, House of https://archive.org/details//englandunderange02norguoft https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68347 109162 109162