How Did Feudalism Affect Europe

To best understand feudalism and its effect on Europe, one must first understand what it is. Feudalism is the sociopolitical system that was adopted after the fall of Rome, all the way to the beginning of the Renaissance. It was used to characterize many aspects of medieval society. It was a society that based politics and society on personal ties instead of a greater government or military. The beginning of feudalism can be seen with Charles Martel who gave out the first land grant in exchange for military service. Nobles later used this ability to give out land for military support for personal gain. They would give generals who supported them land in exchange for their protection, military support, and their loyalty.
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