Lord Monboddo

with upper class citizens. Knights were in charge of protecting a lord or vassal as well, and for that reason they were highly respected (Nardo 31). The lords and Kings were the most important people in the Middle Ages, and anyone who would protect the, was greatly respected by all. These knights were models for everyone on their land (Smith, Andrew 2). Not only were they models and heroic figures for their jobs of protecting the lord and King, but they were also considered extremely brave and some

barbarians as well as gave nobility power and control of society. The manor system consisted of a large plot of land given to a vassal by a king or a lord. A vassal was a deputy of the lord and was responsible for making sure that the work on the manor was getting done. He got his manor from a feudal contract that was called the fief which was a pledge to a lord or king that he would be their vassal for life. In exchange for this promise, the vassal got protection from his enemies for life as well as an

to pens in the manor fold so the lord could profit from the manure (it was very valuable because it was used as fertilizer) (Gies and J Gies 35). Wool became a backbone to medieval economy, and even lords, abbots and bishops started to count wealth in terms of sheep (Johnson). Wool became taxed and this helped the King fund his military endeavors (Johnson). These goods helped support the different ranks of feudalism. The goods shepherds provided helped out the lord and the king especially. Wool was

Instead she decided that she would use that time to serve the Lord. She has written many hymns that we enjoy today! Never content with just doing nothing was the motivation that kept her going. (The Life) Although Fanny did experience set-backs in her life she never dwelled on them instead she talked to the Lord about it and moved on. Unfortunately Fanny died in February 12, 1915 after 6 months of illness, she died at age 94 of arteriosclerosis

homosexuality was not tolerated. The case against Lord Audley, Earl of Castlehaven, represents the treatment of those convicted in engaging in sexual behavior with men. Not only was sodomy frowned upon because it went against God’s laws, but it was also considered a crime against honor. Lord Audley’s trial shows that a crime of deviance is worse than a crime against another human being in seventeenth-century England. “The Tryal and Condemnation of Mervin, Lord Audley Earl of Castle-Haven At Westminster

when they got hurt (Brooks 14). Everyone in the military would be expected to fight when called upon in return for lords giving smaller estates (MacDonald 8). Knights weren’t just there to fight, they were expected to give things back

clothes, and cooking meals. They also tended gardens, took care of animals by tending chicken, shearing sheep, and milking cows (Cels 16). Within peasants, there were two main groups of people, the serfs and the freemen. Both were employed by the lords. And serfs were people that paid more fees, and had less rights. Freemen on the other hand paid less fees and had more rights than serfs (Noiret). While freemen could leave the manor when at whim, serfs were not allowed to leave

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the king would make laws, with ministers and parliament (Macdonald, 30). Since there was only one of him, he gave land to loyal Lords and Knights to rule land ("People of the Middle Ages"). The king would give land to Knights, who would become vassals. The king even allowed peasants to make a living off his land which would take place in for example a manor run by a Lord or vassal (Brooks 1). From the feudal system, Kings also gained many things. From the Knights turned vassals, a king would gain

where the lord who owns or controls the estate lives. It was typically the wealthy who owned or had control over any of the manors. Most manors were built of natural stone and were built to last. Their size usually illustrated the owner’s wealth. During the 16th century, medieval manors were built by lords and ranged in size from 1,200-1,800 acres and were primarily used for agricultural purposes. There were a wide variety of people who resided inside a medieval manor. The manor’s lord acted as