From humble beginnings to positions of immense power, feudal lords once controlled the landscape. Their strength stemmed from landownership, upon which they built their clutches. They exacted taxes and granted protection to tenants, forging a system of reciprocity. Yet, the very foundations upon which their power rested proved unstable. As societa

Feudalism, a structure that for centuries controlled the political and social landscape of Europe, emerged from the ashes of the Roman Empire. In its prime, land was the cornerstone of power, and lords granted fiefs to vassals in exchange for loyalty. Peasants labored the land, providing sustenance for their lords and themselves. This reciprocal dy

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