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1 week ago

The Edict of 1037: How Conrad II Reshaped Medieval Power - Medievalists.net

Conrad II's 1037 Edictum de Beneficiis legally protected milites' benefices, regulated deprivation procedures, and enabled hereditary succession, reshaping lord-vassal relations in northern Italy.
History
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

Why a Benefice Did Not Make a Vassal in the Middle Ages - Medievalists.net

Medieval 'feudalism' as a rigid benefice-based pyramid is a myth; benefices and vassalage were misunderstood, and military land grants predated feudal constructs.
US politics
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Tech Billionaires Accused of Quietly Working to Implement "Corporate Dictatorship"

Powerful tech figures are pursuing a non-democratic vision prioritizing profit and control over the common good.
History
fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago

The Medieval Church as a Military Power - Medievalists.net

The late 11th century marked the Catholic Church's emergence as a significant military power, influencing secular authorities.
History
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4 months ago

The Medieval Church as a Political Power - Medievalists.net

The medieval Church-state operated as a significant political and war-making unit influencing governance.
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