St Anselm's archiepiscopal career, spanned the reigns of two kings: William Rufus (1087-1100) and the early years of Henry I (1100-1135). Exploring Anselm's thirty years as prior and abbot of the large, rich, Norman monastery of Bec, and teacher in its school, this book notes the experiences which prepared Anselm for his archiepiscopal career.