History glossary
manorialism
the local estate system that organized much medieval farming, dues, and lordly authority.
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What it means
The local estate system that organized much medieval farming, dues, and lordly authority.
Stories using this term
The Norman Conquest of England
From Viking settlers to conquerors, the Normans reshaped England, Italy, and the medieval Mediterranean.
Feudalism and Medieval Society
From the estates of Charlemagne's empire to the flowering of Gothic cathedrals, this story explores how feudal hierarchies, manorial agriculture, and Church authority shaped the lives of kings, knights, and peasants alike.
