Includes bibliographical references (p. [311]-330) and index.
The problem of public order and the knights -- Evidence of chivalry and its interpretation -- Knights and piety -- Clergie, chevalerie, and reform -- Chevalerie and royuaute -- English kingship, chivalry, and literature -- The privileged practice of violence -- Knighthood in action -- Social dominance of knights -- Knights, ladies, and love -- Chanson de geste and reform -- Quests and questioning in romance -- Chivalric self-criticism and reform -- Epilogue.