Sir Walter Mauny was described as Edward III's 'faithful knight'. That accurately summed up his life and career as a loyal servant of the king, distinguishing himself as a soldier, naval commander and diplomat. From the profits of war and royal favour he amassed a fortune, while gaining the respect of his contemporaries in both England and France for his abilities, courage and chivalric conduct. He used some of his wealth to acquire a burial ground in London for the victims of the Black Death, where he later established a Carthusian priory, for the monastic order favoured by kings and princes. Mauny, an orphaned younger son from a frontier area of the Low Countries, forged a spectacularly successful career in the service of the king of England. With his position, wealth and philanthropy Mauny made an enduring mark on the landscape of what became one of the world's great cities and his legacy there is still readily identifiable today. Mauny's abilities as a raconteur when telling the tales of his adventures enlivened the contemporary chronicles, and the popular impression of the Hundred Years War owes much to his narratives. His fascinating life, achievements and legacy stand out, even from the crowded chivalric world of Edward III's long reign.

About the Author
Stephen Porter is an acknowledged expert on London's history. His other books include The Great Plague, London: A History in Paintings & Illustrations and Pepys's London. He was a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and of the Royal Historical Society. Sadly he passed away before the publication of his work 'Edward III's Faithful Knight'.


Book Information
ISBN 9781398103764
Author Stephen Porter
Format Hardback
Page Count 288
Imprint Amberley Publishing
Publisher Amberley Publishing
Weight(grams) 631g