Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. List of illustrations vii
4. Acknowledgements ix
5. Abbreviations x
6. 1 Introduction: Calais in Context 1
7. 2 The Burgundian Siege of 1436 20
8. 3 The Organisation of the Garrison 44
9. 4 The Nature of Military Service in the Pale 63
10. 5 Chivalry and Professionalism in the Calais Garrison 92
11. 6 Weaponry and Fortifications in Calais 119
12. 7 Financing and Supplying the Garrison 141
13. 8 The Fall of Calais in 1558 165
14. 9 Conclusion: War and Military Service in England, c. 1437–1558 187
15. Bibliography 195
16. Index 209