Review:
Feudalism
overall review score: 3.5
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Feudalism was a social, economic, and political system that dominated medieval Europe, where land was owned by nobles and peasants worked the land in exchange for protection and loyalty.
Key Features
- Hierarchy of power
- Land ownership by nobles
- Peasants working the land
- Feudal obligations and duties
Pros
- Provided stability in a chaotic time
- Fostered a sense of community and mutual obligation
- Promoted loyalty and honor among individuals
Cons
- Perpetuated social inequality and exploitation of peasants
- Limited social mobility and individual freedoms
- Contributed to stagnation in innovation and progress