02433cam a22003133u 4500 41811 UtSlPG 20260610133945.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 04035485 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Milman, Henry Hart, 1791-1868 Life of Thomas à Becket Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-01-10 Produced by sp1nd, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Life of Thomas à Becket" by Henry Hart Milman is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the life of Thomas à Becket, focusing on his tumultuous relationship with King Henry II and the profound struggle between ecclesiastical authority and royal power during a pivotal moment in English history. The narrative explores themes of integrity, conflict, and the interplay between church and state, framing Becket as a complex figure caught in the tragic tides of ambition and faith. At the start of the biography, the editor's preface highlights the romantic interest surrounding Becket's life and sets the stage for the unfolding drama that follows. It introduces the legendary and somewhat mythical elements of Becket's heritage while clarifying his origins as a son of a merchant rather than noble blood. The narrative then recounts his early education and rise through the ecclesiastical ranks, depicting his close relationship with Henry II, who appoints him as Chancellor. This harmony, characterized by loyalty and friendship, foreshadows the eventual bitter conflict when Becket becomes the Archbishop of Canterbury and starts to assert the rights of the Church against the encroachments of the crown, setting the stage for a monumental struggle between two powerful authorities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Thomas, à Becket, Saint, 1118?-1170 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41811 82650 82650