Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Acknowledgements vi
4. Abbreviations vii
5. 1 Introduction: The Lives and their context 1
6. 2 The forerunner: John of Salisbury 19
7. 3 Telling the story: Edward Grim, Guernes and Anonymous I 28
8. 4 Criticism and vindication: Anonymous II and Alan of Tewkesbury 38
9. 5 The view from Canterbury: Benedict of Peterborough and William of Canterbury 49
10. 6 Observation and reflection: William Fitzstephen 56
11. 7 Breaking the rules of history: Herbert of Bosham 63
12. 8 Conversion 75
13. 9 Conflict 97
14. 10 Trial 129
15. 11 Exile 153
16. 12 Martyrdom 184
17. Conclusion 216
18. Bibliography 220
19. Index 240