The Order of the Garter 1348-1461: Chivalry and Politics in Late Medieval England

by Hugh E.L. Collins

This is the first scholarly study of the political role of the Order of the Garter during the late middle ages. Hugh Collins's examination of the Garter's pragmatic considerations and knightly ideas reveals the extent to which political society in the late middle ages founded its ambitions and aspirations on the cult of chivalry.

344 pages, Hardcover

First published July 13, 2000

Reviews

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was impressed at the scope of this work. Collins has seemingly left no stone unturned in his quest to document the Order of the Garter in this period. His work on the social diversity of the Knights was particularly interesting.