First extended survey of the subject, looking at the knights'
activities, roles, background and service. It was common for the
kings of medieval England to retain a small number of knights in
their personal service, as part of the royal household. These
knights provided a core of loyal and talented men on whom each king
could rely for military and political support. Household knights
were a part of almost all aspects of the reign: they assisted in
the raising and equipping of royal armies; they offered leadership
for these armies once on campaign; they acted as trusted
councillors and administrators at the centre of government; and
they maintained the king's authority and landed interests
throughout his kingdom. This book - the first full-length study of
the household knight in late medieval England - takes as its focus
those men serving during the successful reign of Edward III. It
asks how and why household knights were retained, who was chosen to
serve in such a capacity, what functions these men performed, and
what rewards they received in return for their time in service. In
doing so, it enables a more detailed picture of Edward III's
kingship to be gained, and allows important questions to be
answered about the ways in which wars were fought and kingdoms
ruled in late medieval Europe.
General
| Imprint: |
The Boydell Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
Warfare in History |
| Release date: |
February 2021 |
| First published: |
2021 |
| Authors: |
Matthew Hefferan
(Royalty Account)
|
| Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
352 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-78327-564-9 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
1-78327-564-2 |
| Barcode: |
9781783275649 |
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