Increased importance of retaining. Flashcards
1
Q
What year did Henry VII rely on liverymen?
A
1487.
2
Q
Why did Henry VII rely on liverymen in 1487?
A
To defeat the Simnell rebellion at the Battle of Stoke.
3
Q
How was retaining easier for a noble compared to classic english feudalism?
A
A noble could just stop paying a vassal rather than confiscating land.
4
Q
Why did bastard feudalism give Lord more choice?
A
They could choose a vassal.
5
Q
What was a mark of a Lords social standing?
A
A large retinue.
6
Q
Why were a nobles retainers useful to a king?
A
For use in foreign campaigns.
