Feudalism Vs Manorialism

The fall of the Western Roman Empire marked the beginning of the Middle Ages. The early Middle ages were “ a time of fragmentation and decentralization”. Kingdoms were in constant fear of war and the kings had very little to no control over their people or land. It was a time of utter chaos and dismay for the people. Kings did not have standing armies at the ready to defend their kingdom, they also did not have the means to even provide that protection for the people. Thus the ideas of Feudalism and Manorialism arose. Both feature similarities socially and economically however differ on the scale to which they cover. Both feudalism and manorialism emerged because kingdoms were in “threat” of attack or possible danger making them both key for