HIST 107 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Roman Warm Period, Medieval Warfare, Child Labour
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Few undred people, few leading families, localism. Tight social network, strong social pressures for socialization. Feudal: are landlords, king has no real control. Non elites: festivals, holy days, feasts, healing. Super dangerous, lots of kids born, but many die. Child labor as soon as you can walk. Toys are very similar, made at home. Arranged marriage, with dowry or bride price. Early teens, they move in with parents. Patrilocal : move into the guy"s family"s house. Paterfamilias: father is in charge, everyone obeys, and he takes care of them. Has legal right to use violence to maintain order. Learn how to be a farmer from parents. Women have control over the work done in the house. Medieval wars are during summer so peasants can farm. Sources of wealth are land and labor. Economic and social roles between men and women. Fastest way to rise in ranks is the military.
