MS Humanities: The Middle Ages: Feudalism

In its most general form, the term "feudalism" has been used to refer to the oppressive hierarchy in European society as a whole during the Middle Ages; however, it more accurately describes the specific economic, political, and social relationships between lords and vassals during that era.

Before the rise of national states in Western Europe, the people lived under a system called feudalism. This was a social system of rights and obligations based on land ownership patterns.

The Feudal System was introduced to England following the invasion and conquest of the country by William I (The Conqueror).

All usernames and passwords to UWCSEA databases can be found here.