St. Thomas of Canterbury: His Death and Miracles V1 is a book written by Edwin A. Abbott that tells the story of the life and death of Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury who was martyred in 1170. The book describes the events leading up to Becket's murder, as well as the miracles that were said to have occurred after his death. It also explores the political and religious context of the time, including the power struggle between the church and state. The book is a detailed and informative account of one of the most significant figures in English history, and provides insight into the religious and political landscape of medieval England.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.