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King Henry Ii Thomas Becket
560 wordsIf only the Canterbury Cathedral could talk, there would be so many things to here about. It has been through two fires, the murder of Thomas Becket, a war, and numerous unknown incidences. Becket, involved deeply with Canterbury, died because of his beliefs in his church. The Canterbury's first stones were laid in 597 when Augustine arrived from Rome with a party of Monks to baptize King Ethelbert of Kent (Wright 11). The cathedral has been through two fires. The first of which happened in 1067...
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Thousand Years Ago High Middle Ages
2,200 words... it hout straying too far from the traditional legend. The deeper interpretations of the characters and events in the story provide for a truth and authenticity not to be found in similar works, and the sense of humor gives White's novel an individual touch. T. H. White's The Once and Future King is one of the best retelling's of the Arthurian legend, and his additions to the tale create an invigorating and entertaining combination, ranking it among the most popular and best read of all. Nath...
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