Beschreibung:
Anouilh's classic historical tale of conflict between church and state, in a major new translation by Frederic and Stephen Raphael
When the Archbishop of Canterbury died, Henry II forced his companion and political lieutenant, Thomas Becket, to take his place. Becket told his king: 'If I become archbishop I shall cease to be your friend.' Becket, who with Henry had fought the Church for the good of the State, now felt responsible for the honour of God.