Carl Stephenson, Julia E. Edmondson
Mediaeval Feudalism
- ISBN 13:
- 9780801490132
- author:
- Carl Stephenson, Julia E. Edmondson
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cornell University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1956
- Pages:
- 126
- Dimensions:
- 127 mm X 187 mm
- Genre:
- History, Europe
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
This concise account of the feudal system provides a clear understanding of its principles, growth, and decay. Carl Stephenson's work focuses on the core institutions that defined feudalism, including feudal tenure, chivalry, and the military life of the nobility.
Special attention is paid to the workings of feudal government, using real-life examples to illustrate its complexities. This reprint of Stephenson's 1942 work offers a valuable insight into the historical significance of the feudal system.
With its focus on the essential aspects of feudalism, this book is an ideal resource for those seeking a detailed understanding of this period in history.