Feudalism-Origin/Growth/Structure
ORIGIN AND GROWTH OF FEUDALISM Ø The word feudalism was derived from the Latin word ‘feudum’ which means fief or land held on condition of service. This then lead to the medieval government pyramid-shaped feudal system. This system was based on the belief that all land belonged to god, but could be governed and managed by Kings by divine right. Ø The medieval era began with the fall of the Roman Empire in 476 CE. The breakup of the Carolingian Empire led to a general decline in law and order. In the absence of effective imperial control anarchy raised his ugly and monstrous head. Ø From France feudalism spread swiftly to the major European countries including Germany, Spain, Italy, Scandinavia, England, and Slavic countries. The urge to fight for more land and territories by the great countries of Europe led to hierarchy of European feudalism. STRUCTURE OF FEUDAL SYSTEM 1. THE MONARCH: Ø The King ...


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