Materials for the History of Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury - Canonized By Pope Alexander III, Ad 1173

Klappentext A scholar of Trinity College, Cambridge, who became canon of Canterbury in 1859, James Craigie Robertson (1813-82) edited for the Rolls Series this seven-volume work, published between 1875 and 1885. Superseding the earlier work of J. A. Giles, it is a collection of contemporary Latin lives and letters relating to the life of Thomas Becket (c.1120-70). Rising through the ranks to become royal chancellor and then archbishop of Canterbury, Becket fell dramatically out of favour with Henry II and, on his return from exile, was famously murdered in the cathedral church at Canterbury. Following his canonisation in 1173, his reputation grew considerably throughout western Christendom. Volume 1 comprises the collection of miracles, originally thought lost and therefore unpublished, compiled by William of Canterbury, who was present at the scene of Becket's murder. Zusammenfassung This seven-volume work, published 1875–85, brings together all Latin materials concerning the life and fall of Thomas Becket (c.1120–70). Volume 1 contains the collection of miracles compiled by William of Canterbury, who was present at the scene of Becket's murder. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction; Corrections and additions; Vita et passio S. Thomae, auctore Willelmo, monacho Cantuariensi.

Product details

• Authors: James Craigie Robertson
• Assisted by: James Craigie Robertson (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.11.2012
• EAN: 9781108049252
• ISBN: 978-1-108-04925-2
• No. of pages: 626
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Rolls; Cambridge Library Collection - Rolls; Materials for the History of Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury (Canonized by Pope Alexander III, AD 1173) 7 Volume Set
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Middle Ages (449-1066), Medieval History, British & Irish history, United Kingdom, Great Britain, c 1000 CE to c 1500, c 500 to c 1000 CE, European history: medieval period, middle ages, HISTORY / Europe / Medieval