HIST 1001 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Stirrup, Capitulary, Venison
19 Apr 2016
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Represented personal bond between king and vassal. Medieval kings rarely stayed in one place for long. Few places could support such a large crowd for long. Stayed until food ran out or trash became unbearable. Local vassal left to clean up the mess. King had to come to his vassals"s aid if necessary. Kings never had as much power as a king of persia or caesar. Belief in mutual rights and responsibilities between king and free men. Vassal got on his knees and swore fealty to his king. King promised to take care of him. King hands over stone or dirt to symbolize giving land. Children important because they were around longer to testify. Might be given a gift, hit them so they remember, give them a bath (baths not common) Banded together with other lord to protect their rights. Granted large amounts of land to their followers. King sought to control lands by appointing royal representatives.
