Standing army

Salaried full-time soldiers replacing feudal levies and roving mercenary companies. The first Christian standing army since the Roman fall; strengthens the crown over feudal nobility. Knights become courtiers.
 Europe 1450 Standing army

Salaried full-time soldiers replacing feudal levies and roving mercenary companies. The first Christian standing army since the Roman fall; strengthens the crown over feudal nobility. Knights become courtiers.