The Holy Blissful Martyr, Saint Thomas Of Canterbury (1910)

The Holy Blissful Martyr, Saint Thomas Of Canterbury is a historical biography written by Robert Hugh Benson and first published in 1910. The book tells the story of Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury in the 12th century, who was murdered in his own cathedral by knights loyal to King Henry II. Benson's biography explores Becket's life, from his early years as a successful and ambitious courtier to his eventual appointment as Archbishop of Canterbury. The book also delves into the complex relationship between Becket and Henry II, who were once close friends but became bitter enemies over issues of church and state. The Holy Blissful Martyr, Saint Thomas Of Canterbury provides a detailed and engaging account of Becket's life, as well as the political and religious tensions of the time. Benson's writing is both informative and poetic, making this biography a valuable resource for anyone interested in medieval history or the life of Saint Thomas of Canterbury.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.