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Origins of Feudal Systems
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Feudal systems in medieval Europe began when powerful landowners divided up their land and allowed others to use it. This allowed them to delegate governance and build armies to defend against potential threats.
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A brief explanation of the feudal systems of medieval Europe and how it came to be.
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History
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A brief explanation of the feudal systems of medieval Europe and how it came to be.
ChapterOrigins of Feudal Systems
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In feudalism, vassals could divide their land and enlist armies in exchange for allegiance to a king or lord, who would give them a share of the land's produce.
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Feudalism
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In feudalism, vassals could divide their land and enlist armies in exchange for allegiance to a king or lord, who would give them a share of the land's produce.