1. Introduction -- 2. Fiancier and treasurer -- 3. Defender of the realm -- 4. International ambassador -- 5. National statesman -- 6. The prior and the secularisation of the Order of England -- 7. Conclusion -- App. 1. Diplomatic duties of the Prior for the Crown -- App. 2. Hospitaller presentations to Benefices, 1297-1540
Summary
The Prior of the Knights Hospitaller played a major role not only within the Order, but also in the wider arena of English - and indeed European - politics. This role, and its changes between 1272 and 1540, are the focus of this new book, which draws exte
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-199) and index
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