Contents

List of Illustrations

Map of the Pale of Calais in the Reign of Henry VIII

Preface

Introduction: Why the Field of Cloth of Gold?

1 European War and ‘Universal Peace’

2 Two Stars in One Firmament

3 Equal in Honour

4 Right Chivalrous in Arms

5 Generous to a Fault

6 The Cold Light of Day

Epilogue: A Renaissaince Peace Conference?

Appendices

Note on Names, Currencies, Coins and Measures

Abbreviations

Notes

Bibliography

Index