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 what do castles reveal about life in medieval europe and the fuedal system?
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jaydude Member |
posted 04-07-2002 03:15 AM
  
please help me |
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Merlin Senior Member |
posted 04-08-2002 03:37 AM
Castles are THE symbol for life and the feudal system in medieval europe. They tell you that: - life wasn't as secure as today, people needed the protection of thick walls for their lifes and possessions. - the upper classes needed an architectural symbol to show their wealth, power and social status. - the political and economic centre of a medium or small medieval social community wasn't inside a village, but beside or outside it in a walled structure – a clear sign for an undemocractic society. ... and theses are only a few of all the things a castle stands for ... |
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