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Thomas Becket: murder and the making of a saint Hardcover – May 26, 2021

by Lloyd de Beer (Author), Naomi Speakman (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 62 ratings
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Marking the 850th anniversary of his dramatic murder, this major exhibition and book presents Becket’s tumultuous journey from a merchant's son to Archbishop of Canterbury, and from a revered saint in death to a ‘traitor’ in the eyes of Henry VIII over 350 years later.

The assassination of Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral on 29 December 1170 changed the course of history. Becket was one of the most powerful figures of his time, serving as royal Chancellor and later as Archbishop of Canterbury. Initially a close friend of King Henry II, the two men became engaged in a bitter dispute that culminated in Becket’s shocking murder by knights with close ties to the king. Becket was quickly canonized a saint by the Pope and his shrine at Canterbury became a major center of European pilgrimage. Becket’s international popularity endured for centuries until Henry VIII attempted to eradicate his cult as part of his reforms of the Church in England.

Featuring an incredible array of objects associated with Becket, including medieval stained glass, manuscripts, jewellery and sacred reliquaries, Thomas Becket: murder and the making of a saint explores his dramatic life, death and legacy. This unique and fascinating story reveals the political and religious landscape of medieval Europe, demonstrating the formation and endurance of his cult.

In death, Becket remained a figure of opposition to power and came to be seen as a defender of rights of the Church. An extraordinary number of miracles were recorded in the immediate aftermath of his death, leading to his rapid canonization and the development of his cult. Images of Becket are found across Latin Christendom, from Germany and Spain, to Italy and Norway and Becket’s shrine at Canterbury Cathedral became one of the most significant pilgrimage sites in Europe.

A dedicated section will delve deeper into the Miracle Window of stained glass from Canterbury Cathedral. Here, new research from Professor Rachel Koopmans (York University, Toronto) examines the creative complexity of the windows, shedding light on the recent discoveries that led to the re-evaluation of some of the panels which were previously thought to be modern replacements.

Table of Contents

Introduction
1.The rise of Thomas Becket
2.The fall of Thomas Becket: exile, murder, canonisation
3.Reactions, rebellion and the death of a king
4.A shrine fit for a saint: Canterbury Cathedral transformed
5.Becket's shadow: England in the aftermath of the murder
6.‘From every shire’s end’: pilgrimage and devotion to St Thomas of Canterbury
7.Becket and the Tudors: reformation and rebellion
Conclusion
Further reading
Credits
Index
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  1. Print length
    272 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    British Museum
  4. Publication date
    May 26, 2021
  5. Dimensions
    8.66 x 9.84 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0714128384
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0714128382
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Naomi Speakman is a curator with specific responsibility for the late medieval collections at the British Museum.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ British Museum (May 26, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0714128384
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0714128382
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.66 x 9.84 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 62 ratings

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JewishYaara
5.0 out of 5 stars LIBRO PRECIOSO
Reviewed in Spain on August 13, 2021
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¡Compré este libro como regalo y me costó mucho darlo! Es un libro preciosos, bellamente editado, con fotografías maravillosas y un texto interesante y muy completo.
Se trata del catálogo del British Museum de la exhibición sobre Thomas Becket. A pesar de ser un catálogo, la información contenida va más allá de los objetos exhibidos y narra no sólo la vida de Becket sino muchos hechos históricos relacionados tanto con este personaje histórico como con la catedral de Canterbury.
Está encuadernado en tapa dura muy agradable al tacto. La calidad del papel es típica de las ediciones del British Museum.
Su precio es muy adecuado a la calidad que tiene.
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Mr Average
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent history of Becket and his status as a saint
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 29, 2021
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Informative and well illustarted. It stands alone as a book about Becket and is worth reading just for thta but if you visit the exhibition too it addes an extra layer to understanding the man and his elevation to sainthood.
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K J Gray
5.0 out of 5 stars British Museum .. you have curated an amazing exhibition...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2021
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I live in Scotland and with current restrictions , it is unlikely that I will be able to see this exhibition. he 'catalogue' to the exhibition is a work of art in itself. Wonderful quality images and excellent text.
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K. G. Sneath
5.0 out of 5 stars Well illustrated.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 3, 2021
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An excellent guide to what is a cracking show at the British Museum. Read the book before you go as it will greatly enhance your appreciation of the exhibition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the wait!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 22, 2021
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A splendid catalogue to accompany a magnificent exhibition at the BritishMuseum.
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