Feudalism

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bilbobaggins

June 06, 2024, 06:52:12 AM
I published my first article (a short bit on feudalism) for historymedieval.com 

Feudalism: Origins and Life under Lords
https://historymedieval.com/feudalism-origins-and-life-under-lords/
Jeb Smith is an author and speaker whose books include Missing Monarchy:
Correcting Misconceptions About The Middle Ages, Medieval Kingship, Democracy, And Liberty
And Defending Dixie's Land: What Every American Should Know About The South And The Civil War, written under the name Isaac C. Bishop.

Smith has written over 100 articles found in several publications, among them The Postil Magazine, The Libertarian Institute, History is Now Magazine, History Medieval, The Libertarian Christian Institute, Vermont Daily Chronicle, The Rutland Herald, Medieval Magazine, Medieval Archives, and Fellowship & Fairydust Magazine, and has been featured on various podcasts. For speaking engagements, interviews, or questions, please contact him at jackson18611096@gmail.com

KreKre

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June 06, 2024, 12:10:32 PM
This is really well written. Thank you.
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bilbobaggins

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June 06, 2024, 01:29:14 PM
Quote from: KreKre on June 06, 2024, 12:10:32 PMThis is really well written. Thank you.

Thank you for reading it and offering positive feedback!
Jeb Smith is an author and speaker whose books include Missing Monarchy:
Correcting Misconceptions About The Middle Ages, Medieval Kingship, Democracy, And Liberty
And Defending Dixie's Land: What Every American Should Know About The South And The Civil War, written under the name Isaac C. Bishop.

Smith has written over 100 articles found in several publications, among them The Postil Magazine, The Libertarian Institute, History is Now Magazine, History Medieval, The Libertarian Christian Institute, Vermont Daily Chronicle, The Rutland Herald, Medieval Magazine, Medieval Archives, and Fellowship & Fairydust Magazine, and has been featured on various podcasts. For speaking engagements, interviews, or questions, please contact him at jackson18611096@gmail.com

Michael Wilson

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June 06, 2024, 04:20:55 PM
From the article:
QuoteMany critics of feudalism see the system as unjust since a hierarchy is involved, and some have more power than others. Yet, in actuality, it did the opposite; it spread land ownership and power out, and it took from the rich and gave to the poor. Power was removed from the king to the local lords, who likewise gave land to the next level of the tier. Kings lost so much power they could no longer command but were increasingly forced to give out land and gifts to keep vassals from abandoning or turning against them. During Roman times, the empire had many slaves and extremely influential senators; in contrast, during the Middle Ages, the most potent lost power, and the slaves became serfs (who were not like slaves) and free peasants. During the Middle Ages, the lowest levels rose, and the highest shrank.
Great article; thanks for posting it here; you are a great source of historical knowledge.
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"My brothers, all of you, if you are condemned to see the triumph of evil, never applaud it. Never say to evil: you are good; to decadence: you are progess; to death: you are life. Sanctify yourselves in the times wherein God has placed you; bewail the evils and the disorders which God tolerates; oppose them with the energy of your works and your efforts, your life uncontaminated by error, free from being led astray, in such a way that having lived here below, united with the Spirit of the Lord, you will be admitted to be made but one with Him forever and ever: But he who is joined to the Lord is one in spirit." Cardinal Pie of Potiers

bilbobaggins

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June 06, 2024, 07:00:18 PM
Quote from: Michael Wilson on June 06, 2024, 04:20:55 PMFrom the article:
QuoteMany critics of feudalism see the system as unjust since a hierarchy is involved, and some have more power than others. Yet, in actuality, it did the opposite; it spread land ownership and power out, and it took from the rich and gave to the poor. Power was removed from the king to the local lords, who likewise gave land to the next level of the tier. Kings lost so much power they could no longer command but were increasingly forced to give out land and gifts to keep vassals from abandoning or turning against them. During Roman times, the empire had many slaves and extremely influential senators; in contrast, during the Middle Ages, the most potent lost power, and the slaves became serfs (who were not like slaves) and free peasants. During the Middle Ages, the lowest levels rose, and the highest shrank.
Great article; thanks for posting it here; you are a great source of historical knowledge.

Thank you for the positive feedback and for reading the article! This encourages me to share more....
Jeb Smith is an author and speaker whose books include Missing Monarchy:
Correcting Misconceptions About The Middle Ages, Medieval Kingship, Democracy, And Liberty
And Defending Dixie's Land: What Every American Should Know About The South And The Civil War, written under the name Isaac C. Bishop.

Smith has written over 100 articles found in several publications, among them The Postil Magazine, The Libertarian Institute, History is Now Magazine, History Medieval, The Libertarian Christian Institute, Vermont Daily Chronicle, The Rutland Herald, Medieval Magazine, Medieval Archives, and Fellowship & Fairydust Magazine, and has been featured on various podcasts. For speaking engagements, interviews, or questions, please contact him at jackson18611096@gmail.com
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