Beer, Lloyd de
Thomas Becket: murder and the making of a saint
- ISBN 13:
- 9780714128382
- author:
- Beer, Lloyd de
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- British Museum Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 25 x 22 centimeters (1.41 kg)
- Genre:
- Biography, Religious, Religion,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The murder of Thomas Becket in 1170 sent shockwaves across medieval Europe. He rose from ordinary beginnings to become one of the most powerful men in England, but his fortunes changed when a bitter dispute with King Henry II forced him into exile. After his return to England, Becket was killed by four knights close to the king. In the aftermath, hundreds of miracles were attributed to him, and he was canonised just over two years later. This book tells the story of Becket's life, death, and legacy through a stunning array of objects, including medieval stained glass, manuscripts, jewellery, and sacred reliquaries. Lloyd de Beer and Naomi Speakman reveal how Canterbury Cathedral transformed into one of Europe's most popular pilgrimage destinations, and explore the enduring impact of Becket's dramatic life on art, history, and religion.
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