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- ISBN-13: 9780141044675
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- Binding: Paperback
- No of Pages: 464
- Spine Width: 35 mm
- Width: 130 mm
- ISBN-10: 0141044675
- Publisher Date: 25 Apr 2013
- Height: 197 mm
- Returnable: Y
- Weight: 328 gr
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Thomas Becket
SKU: 9780141044675
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Discover the captivating life of Thomas Becket, a merchant’s son who rose to power in medieval England. Explore his close relationship with Henry II, his military leadership, and his influence as a peacemaker and advisor to both King and Pope. “A fascinating and compelling read.” – The Guardian
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Shreyas Goverdhan Bangalore –
An informative read, although it gets bogged down in historical details at times. Overall, worthwhile.
Shubham Srivastava –
Excellent! The book brings Thomas Becket to life. Highly recommended for history buffs!
Vaibhav Raghuvanshi –
It’s an alright book on Thomas Becket. It did feel like it dragged a bit, and needed to be shortened up.
Aryaman Sharma –
Good information but the book was a bit boring. I struggled to finish it but it was overall informative.
Purnendu Mondal –
While informative, the writing style felt detached. I wanted more emotional depth.
Vanshika Yadav –
A solid biography, though sometimes a bit dry. Becket’s story is inherently interesting, but the writing could have been more engaging.
Shambhavi Kalash –
A fascinating look into a pivotal moment in history. The author clearly knows their stuff.
Vanshika Saini –
A well-researched account of Thomas Becket’s life. I found the details about his political maneuvering fascinating.
Archit Singhal –
This book is a must-read for anyone interested in medieval history. It’s very well written.
Tanvi Tyagi –
I struggled to connect with Becket as a character. The historical context was well-explained, though.
Aastha Sinha –
I was hoping for a more critical examination of Becket. It reads as quite sympathetic. Still, a good overview.
Shreya Sahu –
I enjoyed learning about Becket’s early life. The book could have focused more on his conflict with Henry.
Manish Kumar –
A decent biography, but I found it a bit slow-paced. It felt more like a textbook than a story.
Mohneesh Parte –
Great book! I really enjoyed learning about Thomas Becket and his history. Would definitely recommend.
Sunil Prabha V –
This book gave me a newfound appreciation for Becket. It shows the complex relationship with Henry II.
Roshan Kumar –
A compelling narrative of a complex figure. This book highlights Becket’s strengths and weaknesses.