From humble beginnings to positions of immense power, feudal lords once dominated the landscape. Their strength stemmed from possessing estates, upon which they built their clutches. They collected taxes and granted protection to subjects, forging a system of obligation. Yet, the very foundations upon which their power stood proved unstable. As so

Feudalism, a system that for centuries dominated the political and social landscape of Europe, emerged from the ashes of the Roman Empire. In its heyday, land was the cornerstone of power, and lords granted fiefs to vassals in exchange for allegiance. Peasants labored the fields, providing sustenance for their lords and themselves. This interdepend

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