Episode 83: A Trilingual Nation
The History of English Podcast
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Revival of the Ex-Jucker and the Appointment of Thomas Beckett as Chancellor
This chapter explores the revival of the office of the ex-jucker and the significance of the Chancery under Henry II's reign, focusing on the appointment of Thomas Beckett as the new chancellor and his close bond with Henry, foreshadowing his eventual rise as the Archbishop of Canterbury.
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