Church vs. Crown
The struggle for jurisdiction between the church and the crown escalated as clergy faced potential judgment from the king, undermining the church's independence. Tensions peaked when the archbishop excommunicated a royal ally, leading to a bitter conflict that saw the archbishop flee to France. Ultimately, a series of confrontations culminated in a fragile agreement, allowing the archbishop to return to England amidst ongoing frustrations from the king.In this clip
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