"Canterbury" by Gordon Home is a historical exploration of Canterbury, highlighting its cathedral and events like Thomas Becket's martyrdom. This book paints a picture of Canterbury's medieval past focusing on religion, local customs, and Thomas's shrine. Starting from its Roman roots, the narrative explains Canterbury's transition to an archbishopric, crediting Augustine and Ethelbert. Home details Becket's 1170 murder and its impact, which turned Canterbury into a pilgrimage site. Also, the book talks about the city's architecture and encourages modern visitors to appreciate Canterbury's historical paths, blending history and worship.
Canterbury
By Gordon Home
Walk through history where a saint's sacrifice transformed a city into a spiritual beacon, drawing pilgrims from across the world.
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About the AuthorGordon Cochrane Home was an English landscape artist, writer, and illustrator.
Gordon Cochrane Home was an English landscape artist, writer, and illustrator.
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