England Under the Angevin Kings, Volume II

England Under the Angevin Kings, Volume II, written by Kate Norgate and first published in 1887, provides a detailed historical account of the reign of the Angevin Kings, particularly focusing on the relationship between King Henry II and Archbishop Thomas Becket. The book explores the political and ecclesiastical tensions of the period, highlighting Becket's reluctant acceptance of the archbishopric and the ensuing conflict between church authority and royal power. This volume is significant for its in-depth analysis of medieval England's governance and the complexities of church-state relations during the Angevin era.