The Military Obligation in Mediaeval England (Paperback)

Paperback. "The Military Obligation in Mediaeval England" provides a comprehensive scholarly investigation into the evolution of military service requirements during the Middle Ages. Arthur Herbert Noyes meticulously examines the transition from feudal levies to the more organized system of national defense, placing a particular emphasis on the development and implementation of the Commissions of Array. This work explores how English monarchs sought to mobilize their subjects for war while navigating the complex legal and social structures of the time.The text delves into the administrative and constitutional challenges associated with military recruitment, tracing the shifts in policy from the Norman Conquest through the later medieval period. By analyzing historical statutes and local records, Noyes illustrates the growing necessity for a professionalized and centrally managed military force. "The Military Obligation in Mediaeval England" serves as an essential resource for students of British history, legal scholars, and those interested in the socio-political underpinnings of medieval warfare. It highlights the intricate relationship between the crown and its people, shedding light on the fundamental duties that shaped the defense of the realm.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…