Table of Contents

Introduction Mobilisation Captains, Retinue Leaders and Command The Military Community Recruitment Networks Feudal Service and the Pre-Contract Army Conclusion

Reviews

This solid and impressive prosopographical study makes a major contribution to our understanding of the history of the English aristocracy. * ENGLISH HISTORICAL REVIEW *
In addition to its valuable reassessment of military careers and structures in the reign of Edward I, Simkin's work opens up some intriguing perspectives for future research. * DE RE MILITARI *
A focused, concise and convincing book [and] highly instructive reading for historians of late-medieval warfare. * SPECULUM *
A detailed and fascinating study. [...] The amount and quality of material in this book makes it a valuable reference to anyone interested in warfare of this period. * SUITE101.COM *