Bastard Feudalism

what is feudalism?

the hierarchy that holds everyone in a fixed position

what is bastard feudalism?

the hierarchy changing to benefit the poor, angering the wealthy

what changed in the 15th century?

nobles broke the ancestral loyalty by offering contracts, making conflict more likely

how was bastard feudalism seen?

as a disruption in the social order

what was the great chains of being?

everyone had their place and answered to someone

what were masterless men?

men who had no loyalty or master to keep them in control

what were retinues?

a group of followers who would go with you to reinforce how great you were

what does affinity mean?

the men and families attached to you, sphere of influence

what was a livery?

what was a maintenance?

the deal a master and man agreed on which could give, money, land or a contract

what law did Edward IV pass in 1468 and what did it do?

it limited the size or retinues, personalised to each noble with financial penalty. he was lenient on those he trusted

what did Henry VII do in 5104?

expanded the retinue law with a £5 fine per man over the limit, no loopholes

what happened to Lord Burgavenny?

he was fined £70,000 ensuring j

what is an example of Henry VII enforcing his policies despite his friendships?

he fined John de Verre despite their close friendship

what is an idol of the multitude?

someone who the people love and feel will help them

how much would a minor gentleman have earned a year compared to richer earls?

£10 vs £2000

where would Warwick have gotten his substantial retinues from?

the west midlands and south wales

how many men was Earl Rivers restricted to when escorting Edward V?

2,000 men