The Journey of a Knightly Family

"A thorough and enriching survey of the transformation of medieval family life as it extends across generations and stretches into new geographies and cultural contexts. The author’s control of the dauntingly vast source material and willingness to let the historical evidence speak for itself deftly animate the changing social landscapes of medieval France and England."


—Simon Whedbee, instructor of classical studies, Loyola University New Orleans





“This study of a gentry family provides a broad perspective of the history of medieval and early modern England. It brings out the changing character of knighthood over the period, showing how service in local administration, together with successful marriages, provided the key to survival and success for this family, rather than any chivalric triumphs. It is much more than a work of family history, providing as it does an examination of multiple aspects of the period.”


—Michael Prestwich, emeritus professor of history, Durham University