Church and State Conflict
Tensions rise as Becket, now archbishop, challenges Henry's attempts to exert control over the church. The struggle centers around jurisdiction, with Becket insisting that clergy should be judged by church courts rather than the king. Meanwhile, Henry seeks to reclaim lost church lands and enforce financial obligations, highlighting the deepening rift between royal authority and ecclesiastical independence.In this clip
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