posted 10-25-2001 02:48 PM
hey peeps im doing a project for one of my classes on building a castle... does anyone know two economic advantages for the buildong of castles?
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Erik Schmidt Senior Member
posted 10-25-2001 11:44 PM
A castle would give protection to it's owner from the people living near it. The owner was therefore able to; 1/ tax the townspeople and peasants of the area without too much fear of a rebellion 2/ levy a tax on any traders using important routes near the castle such as a bridge, vally or river.