HIS109Y1 Lecture : First Semester Notes
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5th century (romulas agustulas last roman emperor) All means of comm. , laws, language, roads, harbours are no longer maintained. People become more independent because the roman empire is no longer there to. People either protected themselves or found others to be protected by. During the roman empire decrease, patron-client relationship became more military in protect nature. Most senator-patrons moved to the country-side because its easier to protect. Here, personal relationship between people on a piece of land in exchange for protection. During the time of invasion of the roman empire. Brought in a new type of government system. Comitatus, , people that where near the chief that helped him make decisions. Brought system with them as people began to spread out in the countryside and they decided to settle down. Relationships are more personal and private then institutional. People apart of these feudal system learned to protect themselves and the people on their land.
