LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS p.ii

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS p.iii

1. Introduction p.1

2. The rise of Sir Thomas Trivet and his connections p.

3. The Navarrese Campaign (1378-9) p.7

4. The 1388 Expedition to Flanders p.10

5. Trivet's association with Richard II's court and his career as Admiral p.15

6. Trivet's arrest in 1388 and subsequent death p.6.

7. Conclusion p.18

APPENDlX p.21--- p.27

BIBLIOGRAPHY p.28