Thomas Becket. Warrior, Priest, Rebel, Victim: A 900-Year-Old Story Retold, Paperback/John Guy

Thomas Becket lived at the centre of medieval England. Son of a draper's merchant, he was befriended and favoured by Henry II and quickly ascended the rungs of power and privilege. He led 700 knights into battle, brokered peace between warring states and advised King and Pope.