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Feudalism & the Manor Economy

Feudalism & the Manor Economy. Problems in Europe. The destruction of Charlemagne’s empire led to WIDESPREAD CHAOS in Western Europe. Problems in Europe.

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Feudalism & the Manor Economy

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  1. Feudalism & the Manor Economy

  2. Problems in Europe • The destruction of Charlemagne’s empire led to WIDESPREAD CHAOS in Western Europe

  3. Problems in Europe • Political turmoil, economic decline, enemy invasions & constant warfare

  4. Problems in Europe • Central authority proved powerless in terms of protection from the CHAOS • So who did Europeans look to for protection? • Landowners (aka LORDS)

  5. Emergence of Feudalism • Led to a new system of governing & landholding • Feudalism: • Political, economic & social system based on mutual obligations between lords & vassals

  6. Anatomy of a Castle

  7. Anatomy of a Castle • Due to the lack of a strong central authority, warfare was VERY common during the Middle Ages • Why were castles needed?

  8. Anatomy of a Castle • Medieval castles were designed in response to the weapons they had to withstand

  9. Anatomy of a Castle • Common Features: • Stone, thick walls, rounded towers, reinforced doors, moat & keep

  10. The World of Nobles

  11. The World of Nobles • Warfare was a way of life • Constant battle for power • From boyhood many nobles were trained to become knights

  12. Knighthood • Age 7 (PAGE): • Sent to the castle of a lord • Trained in weaponry, riding & fighting

  13. Knighthood • Age 14 (SQUIRE): • Became a knight’s servant • Age 21 (KNIGHT): • Full-fledged knighthood

  14. Knighthood • Tournaments: • Mock battles characterized by fierce competition • Winners usually demanded a ransom from defeated knights

  15. Knighthood • Warfare: • Large-scale battle • Generally fought by castles • Boiling water, hot oil, molten lead & crossbows served to deter enemy soldiers

  16. Noblewomen • Active role in noble society • Lady of the Manor: • While husband was at war, women supervised vassals, managed the household & performed agricultural tasks

  17. A Code of Conduct

  18. A Code of Conduct • Chivalry: • A code of conduct followed by knights • Required knights to be brave, loyal & true to their word

  19. A Code of Conduct • Fight fairly • Treat enemy captures well & with respect • Protect & cherish women

  20. Troubadours adopted this view of women Performed love songs that praised the perfection, beauty & wit of women A Code of Conduct

  21. Manorialism

  22. The Medieval Manor • Manor: • The lord’s estate • Manorialism: • The economic side of feudalism

  23. The Medieval Manor • Manors varied in size & included the lord’s house, pastures, fields, forested areas, a church, & a village where peasants lived • SELF-SUFFICIENT

  24. The Medieval Manor • Peasants comprised a majority of the population • Most peasants were serfs • Serfs: • Peasant who is bound to the land

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