Feudalism Throughout Europe After The Collapse Of The Carolingian Empire

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Western Society was in a time of true utter chaos as result of the 9th century invasions, following the collapse of the Carolingian Empire and Anglo-Saxon England. The sense of security was totally absent when the emergence of Feudalism throughout Europe was devolving as solution for a successful economic and social system in Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire. Feudalism was unique relationship that brought order and protection to communities during a major time of instability. Explained, Feudalism was a mutual contract between two individuals that desired security. In order to achieve this goal the relationship was based on a mutual dependency that to two individuals had for each other, which led to the second major aspect known as

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