HIS109Y1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Power Law, Triage, Feudalism
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How did it work so well? (cid:2) Central gov offices of central authority, judicial system etc virtually ceased: barbarian invaders destroyed roman empires, elements of rome and tribal groups that allowed for development of feudalism. Rome: people show power to roman leader, in seek of measure of reputation, legal protection, measure of employment, became increasingly devoted to security. Private armies: large number of people given power and respect in return for protecting the property of powerful guy, allegiance for security and protection. Barbarian tribes: parallel circumstance, violent and nasty thugs, reputation as consequence, companions, closest to tribal cheiftan. Private firms becoming powerful: becomes universal. Extreme fragmentation of allegiance / government (cid:2) Mid 13th century: recognizable nature of social organization, estates of euro society. Developed from ability to fight on horseback. Nobility: responsible for every aspect of society, real power, social power, monopoly over land, power security, priviledged. To religious superior: henry 2 killed bishop, church complicated institution.
