Vassal

The role of Louis IX in Chronicles of the Crusades is very different from the portrayal of Charlemagne in The Song of Roland. Louis is a lot closer to the absolute monarch than Charlemagne was. Charlemagne was powerful, but only as powerful as the people who swore allegiance to him. Louis has his own power base. He has his lands which are controlled and loyal only to him. This is important because it allowed him to draw power and resources from places other than the barons. He takes…

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,…

In most circumstances the vassal would be a knight or a baron but sometimes they would be another person of nobility. A medieval vassal’s main duty was to be the assistant for their feudal lord. Their lord could be anyone from a clergy to a royal king. They also did jobs like counselling, assisting at the court and overseeing the peasants work. To become a vassal, you had to take an oath to your master that ensured lifelong help and support,…

The most important system of the Middle Ages was feudalism. Feudalism was a political system that showed the hierarchy of the king and his vassals (Hazen 109). The self sufficient manor worked hand and hand with the feudal hierarchy for a result of the succus in society. A baker's role was crucial to health and wellness of the citizens in the Middle Ages. Clearly, the role of the baker benefits all the people who lived on a manor and therefore is important to the success of feudalism as a whole…

Feudalism was the embodiment of laws and customs that ruled economic, political, and cultural order of Europe after the reign of Charlemagne when a multitude of invasions by foreign powers all over Europe caused people to be willing to give up their rights and freedom for a measure of safety and security. Castles were made to protect the population, and the knights were the men who defended it. These knights would fight with their own horses at their own expense and in exchange for protection,…

After the fall of the Roman Empire, there was no strong leader or government to take its place in Europe. As a result, Europe was thrown into a period of decline called the Dark Ages. During this period of time, there were no advances in literature, math, art, ect because the main goal of the population was to stay alive. The people clung to Christianity to comfort them through their lives. Through the population’s fear and desperation for safety, the feudal system was created. Feudalism…

The Song of Roland, the classic story of Charlemagne’s most heroic vassal and warrior, is a tale that perfectly demonstrates the feudal values and military prowess of the people of the day. Feudal society depended on the principles Roland believed in. The warlike spirit was personified through his sword, the Durendal, which holds great significance in Catholicism because it holds relics of saints and other prized artifacts. As it was the ultimate symbol of power and authority, Roland felt grave…

weak, and live by honor and glory. The relationship with the lord and feudal vassals was key to being an exemplary ruler. The lord was to treat his vassals with respect and honor because he used their advice when considering problems and settling disputes. The responsibility of every feudal vassals was to present himself when the lord called for assembly, proving their loyalty and respect. The commitment of a loyal vassal was conveyed in the…

would live on a manor including a lord, vassals, and knights. The lord would typically be the owner of the fief, he would then find vassals that would be willing to provide protection for him in exchange for use of the land, but not ownership. There is special ceremony performed to show the importance of this relationship called an homage, at this ceremony the agreement of the vassal providing physical protection to the lord, and the lord allowing the vassal the use of the land. It was…

In the Middle Ages feudalism was the unwritten rules that determined the relationship between a lord and vassals. The vassal's obligations to the lords were loyalty, military service, and ransom if needed. The lords obligations to the vassals were protection and land (document 3). There were three main classes in medieval/feudal society. The three classes specifically are lords, vassals, and serfs. Document…