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Study Notes
Medieval Rule
During medieval times, societies were governed under different systems of rule depending on their location and history. Two prominent forms of government during this period were feudalism and monarchy. Feudalism was based upon a system where landowners grant rights over their property to people who would work it in return. Monarchies, on the other hand, developed from absolute power invested in one person by divine right—this form of rule became dominant across Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire. Both forms of rule had significant impacts on society and its development throughout the Middle Ages.
Feudalism
Feudalism emerged around the 6th century in Western Asia, spread through Persia, Arabia, and finally reached Germany and France via North Africa. It involved a relationship between two parties: a lord and a vassal; the lords granted lands called fiefs to the vassals, and the vassals agreed to serve and protect those fiefdoms. This system offered protection to the people who lived there, especially against bandits and invaders. By the time of Charlemagne's reign (768–814), several generations of nobles ruled the empire with varying amounts of autonomy.
Monarchy
In contrast, monarchy gained popularity due to the prevailing Christian idea that rulers must have been appointed by God, giving them an unquestionable source of authority. The most famous example of this is Emperor Charles the Great (known also as Carloman), who established himself as a true king rather than simply ruling a kingdom. He consolidated his position by conquering Italy and forcing Pope Leo III to crown him emperor.
Other Forms of Medieval Rule
Apart from these main structures, some regions of Europe used variants like the Germanic tribal law known as Lex Salica, which regulated all aspects of life. Additionally, some areas had uncrowned kings without any special religious powers, such as England before William I. In the early centuries, the idea of divine direction helped individuals understand why they followed certain rules, even if they didn't fully comprehend everything going on around them.
Medieval rule came with various terms related to governance, including the oath of allegiance to the king, known as "Handeid", and the investiture ceremony, when the King gave gifts to high officials in order to show his support. Another term associated with medieval rule is 'Grundherren', meaning the owner or manager responsible for managing properties on behalf of someone else. Landlords could become leasers by paying rent to the new owners, although this generally meant losing control of the land they previously managed. Finally, 'Maien' referred to village administrators whom Charlemagne expected to assist bishops in enforcing laws within villages.
Overall, medieval rule consisted of complex interactions among political forces, legal frameworks, and societal norms. Despite its wide variety, many elements remained constant throughout the era: strong expectations regarding loyalty, obedience, and respect for leaders, along with deep concerns over justice and fairness in law enforcement.
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Explore the different systems of rule during medieval times, including feudalism and monarchy. Learn about the key characteristics of feudalism, the rise of monarchies, and other forms of governance like Germanic tribal law. Dive into terms related to medieval rule such as 'Handeid', 'Grundherren', and 'Maien'.
