Feudalism Collection (page 5)

Two lovers in the garden. Miniature. Chantilly castle. France

Sigismund performs his feudal duties at the Council of Constance, from Chronik
XCF290921 Sigismund performs his feudal duties at the Council of Constance, from Chronik des Konzils von Konstanz (pen & ink on paper) by Richental

Sigismund raises Count Adolph of Cleves to the rank of Duke at the Council of Constance
XCF290913 Sigismund raises Count Adolph of Cleves to the rank of Duke at the Council of Constance, from Chronik des Konzils von Konstanz (pen & ink on paper) by Richental

Frederick IV, Duke of Austria, declaring his fealty to the Emperor at the Council of Constance
XCF290910 Frederick IV, Duke of Austria, declaring his fealty to the Emperor at the Council of Constance, from Chronik des Konzils von Konstanz (pen & ink on paper) by Richental

Sigismund at the Council of Constance, from Chronik des Konzils von Konstanz
XCF290908 Sigismund at the Council of Constance, from Chronik des Konzils von Konstanz (pen and ink on paper) by Richental

Henry of Ulm is awarded his knighthood by the Emperor at the Council of Constance
XCF290931 Henry of Ulm is awarded his knighthood by the Emperor at the Council of Constance, from Chronik des Konzils von Konstanz (pen & ink on paper) by Richental

The Duke of Bayern receives his Feudal rights from the Emperor at the Council of Constance
XCF290926 The Duke of Bayern receives his Feudal rights from the Emperor at the Council of Constance, from Chronik des Konzils von Konstanz (pen & ink on paper) by Richental

The Village Peasant, Born to Suffer, c. 1780 (engraving) (see also 101779)
XIR192483 The Village Peasant, Born to Suffer, c.1780 (engraving) (see also 101779) by Guerard, Nicolas (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: L Homme du Village)

Crowd in Moscow celebrating the abolition of serfdom in Russia by Alexander II, 1860s. The Emancipation Manifesto, 1861 applied only to privately owned serfs, stated owned serfs were freed in 1866

Portrait of the boyar Feodor Veriguin. Russian school. Painting. RUSSIA. Saint Petersburg. State Russian Museum

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Map of English holdings in the 10th and 11th centuries, showing earldomes and vassal kingdoms. Printed color lithograph, 19th-century

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Feudalism: Unraveling the Social Fabric of Medieval Societies Step back in time and explore the intricate web of power, hierarchy, and obligations that defined feudalism. This captivating system shaped societies across Europe and Japan for centuries, leaving an indelible mark on history. Let's start our journey in England, gazing upon a map from 1066. The land is divided into fiefdoms ruled by powerful lords who built majestic medieval castles as symbols of their authority. One such castle was Nottingham Castle in the 1500s, standing tall amidst lush greenery. Inside these fortresses lay opulent dining rooms where nobles indulged in lavish feasts while surrounded by tapestries depicting tales of valor and chivalry. Meanwhile, outside those stone walls, peasants toiled under the watchful eye of their feudal lord, receiving instructions on their daily tasks. Venturing beyond England's borders takes us to France's stunning Castle of Pierrefonds—a testament to medieval architectural prowess. Here we witness another manifestation as French society operated under similar principles. Across the globe lies Japan with its own unique version captured beautifully on a map from 1615. It reveals a complex network connecting daimyos (feudal lords) ruling over vast territories with unwavering loyalty to the shogunate. Another map showcases Japan before Sekigahara—an era marked by shifting alliances and territorial disputes. Intriguingly contrasting this political landscape are exhilarating tournaments where knights clad in armor clash against each other displaying strength and skill—the ultimate spectacle for both noble spectators and commoners alike. However, not all aspects were glamorous within this social structure; peasants faced hardships like paying rent during the late Middle Ages when even basic survival was a struggle against nature's whims. Amidst it all stood Christian knights whose faith intertwined with their knightly code of honor.