Bell Adrian R., Curry Anne, King Andy, Simpkin David. The Soldier in Later Medieval England

Oxford University Press, 2013. — 338 p.List of Tables
AbbreviationsMuster rolls
Methodology
The Peerage
Age
Length of service
Frequency and type of service
The Knights
Trends in rhe numbers and proportions of knights serving in armies
Why did rhe number and proportion of knights decline?
Strenui milites: who were the fighting knights?
Roles and careers
The Men-at-Arms
Ratios and numbers
What was a man-at-arms?
Who were the men-at-arms?
Careers—the fourteenth century
Careers—the fifteenth century
Men-at-arms as retinue leaders and garrison captains
The Archers
Rarios and numbers
What was an archer?
Who were the archers?
Archers and retinues
Movement between ranks
Careers and military professionalism
What was the size of the potential archer group?
Other Kinds of Soldiers
Hobelars
Armed men
Crossbowni
Gunners
Soldiers and civilian occupations
Support personnel and mid-campaign replacements
Where Did Soldiers Come From?
The regional dimension: England and Wales
Foreign troops in English serviceAppendix: Soldier ratios and numbers for selected armies, 1369-1453
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