The Household Knights of Edward III: Warfare, Politics and Kingship in Fourteenth-Century England

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; t...