
The Murder of Thomas Becket (Encore)
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The Aftermath of Thomas Becket's Murder and Its Legacy
This chapter explores King Henry II's penance following Thomas Becket's murder, highlighting his public acts of contrition and their political implications. It also examines the transformation of Becket's burial site into a pilgrimage destination and the lasting impact of these events on Church-state relations in medieval England.
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