If you had land, you had power. The more land you had, the more powerful you became. You could influence the government if you wanted to, with just land.
They were the nobility and ran the government with the Church.
Feudalism flourished in Europe between the 9th and 15th century. The main idea was that everyone had a role to play in serving the king. Land ownership was only for the noble.
What role did a medieval baron play?It was the rank if noblitly.
Medieval SerfsA medieval village or manor usually contained several classes of laborers, consisting of Medieval Serfs and peasants. There might be a number of freemen, who paid a fixed rent, either in money or produce, for the use of their land. Then there were Medieval Serfs who laboured in the lord's household or at work on his domain. Most of the peasants were Medieval Serfs or villeins. The other labourers were called Cottagers or small holders. Under feudalism the lords and nobles of the land had certain rights over Medieval Serfs and Peasants which included the right of jurisdiction, which gave judicial power to the nobles and lords and the right of hunting
Being a Squire in medieval times
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They were the nobility and ran the government with the Church.
Feudalism flourished in Europe between the 9th and 15th century. The main idea was that everyone had a role to play in serving the king. Land ownership was only for the noble.
Irish monks played an important role in preserving Roman learning and passing it on to the people of Europe.
Protection
merchants ran very sizable businesses also they dominated the town and grew very wealthy
The role Robber Barons played in Medieval European history is two fold - They were the lieges of their respective landships and responsible for the collection of taxes. this is where they received their name from as they often collected more then was needed and kept the difference - this in turn led to rebellion.
the concert of Europe
The Catholic Church was enthusiastically behind the persecution of all that did not profess to agree with its doctrine especially if they had a little money.
Irish monks played an important role in preserving Roman learning and passing it on to the people of Europe.