HIS109Y1 Lecture 1: Medieval Ages
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Feudalism and the three orders of medieval society. No more security most important to the people secure your food, belongings and money; must do it yourself. Country had access to food (cities are consumers not producers of food) Foundation of feudalism: during roman empire, people would come to the house of rich for favours, favours turned into services of protection, relationship between these people became stronger, fortified their country house and estates. Comez > comitatus the group of people who were granted these privileges: relationships are based on trust. *need for protection and security rises in europe in 9th century. Public power in public hands, increasing military connection, private relationships (people granting power) = feudalism. Technology changed the face of europe = stirrup probably came from. Mongolia or china you can stand up and hold a weapon. Technology is cheap and simple, application is expensive and complicated. People who invested time in training could not work.
