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Life after Charlemagne. Feudalism and Manorialism. The fall of the Carolingian Empire. Louis the Pious (814-840) Character The Arrangement of the Empire 817 causes a civil war between his 4 sons The Treaty of Verdun (843) Charles the Bald, Louis the German and Lothar
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Life after Charlemagne Feudalism and Manorialism
The fall of the Carolingian Empire • Louis the Pious (814-840) • Character • The Arrangement of the Empire 817 causes a civil war between his 4 sons • The Treaty of Verdun (843) • Charles the Bald, Louis the German and Lothar • They were all too weak to keep local lords in check (used land to gain favors) • Allowed feudalism to develop
Feudalism • Accelerated by the invasions of the 9th Century • Vikings • Magyars (Hungary) • Muslims • New social order needed because Kings and Emperors could no longer protect people
Feudalism:The new political order • The basis is the fief which was granted by a lord to a vassal • Vassals swore an oath of Fealty and promised military service • Other duties • Vassals could become lords • Result: Political power became property for great counts and lords
Manorialism:The new economic order • The role of the Serf (Servile) • Obligations • 3 days a work days a week, maintain the manor, they belong to manor • Must pay to use services, a tax to both the lord and the Church (Tithe) • Subject to the lords justice, not slaves but not really free • Received a small plot for themselves (1 acre) • The Manor…self sufficient…no real trade • Barter System
Knights,Chivalry and Castles • The need for Chivalry • Examples (Truce of God) • Began as a squire • Attempt to win land • Tournaments, conquest • Castles • From wood to stone • Attack • Defense
