Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. List of Illustrations viii
4. Acknowledgements x
5. List of Abbreviations xi
6. Chronology xiii
7. Introduction 1
8. PART I – THE KNIGHTLY HOUSEHOLD
9. The Structure of the Royal Household 20
10. 1. The Mechanics of Retaining 21
11. 2. Recruiting Household Knights 47
12. PART II – HOUSEHOLD KNIGHTS AT WAR
13. 3. Preparing for War 81
14. 4. In the Field of Combat 112
15. 5. Diplomacy and Defensive Warfare 145
16. PART III – HOUSEHOLD KNIGHTS AND POLITICS
17. 6. At the Centre: National Politics and Central Government 175
18. 7. In the Localities 203
19. PART IV – THE REWARDS OF SERVICE
20. 8. The Rewards of Service 229
21. Conclusion 258
22. Appendix 1 – Edward III’s Household Knights, 1327–1377 266
23. Appendix 2 – Stewards and Chamberlains of the Royal Household, 1327–1377 282
24. Appendix 3 – Household Knights’ Military Retinues 284
25. Appendix 4 – Annuities Granted to Household Knights 295
26. Bibliography 302
27. Index 329