"England under the Angevin Kings, Volume II" by Kate Norgate is a journey back to the tumultuous era of the Angevin Kings, focusing on central figures like Henry II and Thomas Becket. It unearths the complicated dance between the monarchy and the church through the lens of political and religious power struggles. The story begins with Thomas Becket’s surprising appointment as Archbishop of Canterbury, a position he did not initially seek, knowing it could lead to clashes with King Henry II. As Thomas steps into his religious role, his dedication to church duties rises, setting the scene for a lasting conflict between royal authority and religious law.
England under the Angevin Kings, Volume II
By Kate Norgate
Witness the collision of loyalty and faith as a king's ambition clashes with an archbishop's unwavering devotion, forever changing England's destiny.
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Kate Norgate was a British historian. She was one of the first women to achieve academic success in this sphere, and is best known for her history of England under the Angevin kings and for coining the name Angevin Empire to describe their domains. She was self-educated in the Victorian era when higher education was generally denied to women. Her obituary in The Times described her as "the most learned woman historian of the pre-academic period."
Kate Norgate was a British historian. She was one of the first women to achieve academic success in this sphere, and is best known for her history of England under the Angevin kings and for coining the name Angevin Empire to describe their domains. She was self-educated in the Victorian era when higher education was generally denied to women. Her obituary in The Times described her as "the most learned woman historian of the pre-academic period."
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