History of English Affairs Western Civilization - What political and ecclesiastical

Grantham University History of English Affairs Western Civilization Essay

The use of any other sources beyond the one(s) assigned as well as the textbook in writing the essay is not expected. If other sources are used to gather information they must be documented and "historical" or written by a professional historian. If information (not just quotations) is used from a source and not documented, that is plagiarism, a form of cheating. See the section on documentation and Academic Honesty in the Syllabus. Also, if direct quotations are used from the sources assigned, textbook, or any other material they must be properly documented and a works cited page included.

Essays should be 700 to 900 words long, double-spaced with normal margins, in a 12 font, and your name and a title at the top. Indicate paragraph separation by indenting the first line rather than adding additional space. The essay should be in formal English, using proper spelling, grammar and punctuation. Late papers may be downgraded 10% for every day late. Again, 700 words is the minimum requirement. Failure to follow through on these guidelines will result in a less than desirable grade. Save the essay with your last name and Primary Source Essay 3 as the title.

Assignment Selections:

1. Read the following selection on Henry II and Thomas à Becket from William of Newburgh’s Historia rerum Anglicarum (History of English Affairs):

http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/source/williamnewburgh-becket1.html

Using this source and your text, write an essay of 700-900 words answering the following questions:

• What political and ecclesiastical issues resulted in the Investiture controversy?
• Compare and contrast the conflict between Henry II and Becket to the Investiture controversy.
• How are the characters of both Henry and Thomas portrayed in William of Newburgh’s narrative?
• What results did this conflict have for the English monarchy and for the English Church?