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    When studying history, historians see how social history has given voice to the voiceless. There have been countless ways and instances when social history has exposed the histories of ancient, medieval, as well as early modern peoples that had previously not been investigated. Many great individuals throughout history, with their writings have given the people of their time a great voice. While these writings and actions have given these individuals a voice, these voices continue with the history

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    proved to be much more productive compared to the older widely used two field system. The two field system only allowed for one season of crops while one was left alone to restore its fertility. The three system field allowed two thirds of the land to be used while one third left alone to fertilize. This new system provided more crops which in turn increased population because less people were dying from starvation and dietary disease. The increased population grew too much and there was not enough

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    time. Richard The Lionheart was born on September 8, 1157 at Beaumont Palace, Oxford. He gained his infamous nickname “Richard the Lionheart” through his experience of leading rebels in Poitou in 1170s against his father, Henry II. During the third crusades he won in the battles of Cyprus, Acre and Arusf against Saladin. Richard the lionheart was famous for his fighting ability and fought in many key battles during the Crusades.The battle of Arsuf for example is where he displayed his brilliant war

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    After centuries of fight between the Crusaders and Muslim Turks, new changes were brought to Europe. Unfortunately Crusades lost, and failed to force Muslims out of the Holy Land. However, they made an opened society in Europe. People started to experience new ways of life, and see new lands and people. People traveled to other regions, and on the other side, the trading system developed. Mostly, this all gave big effects to cultural exchange. This kind of society is called as a diverse community

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    faithful because during these dark times there was no government, so everyone had to go and connect with their local church and the churches had to be the government figure for everyone. The churches eventually got lots of the church to go fight for the Crusades, which lasted for a hundred years. The Middle ages would have been called Feudal because the Feudal system was their social order and that's how they operated in life. If I could label the Middle ages it would be dark

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    of events such as the Bubonic Plague, corruption in the Medieval Church and the Crusades took place, which weakened the feudal system. Eventually, the feudal system collapsed. The Middle Ages came to an end because the feudal system, which was the basic structure of medieval society, crumbled. The Crusades brought about a new economic system, replacing the manorial system with a more trade-based economy. The crusades, or the

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    FYS Sean Aurigemma The Knights Templar and Assassin's Creed "May the Father of Understanding Guide Us,” (Last Words in Assassin's Creed Series Games, Wikiquote)" are the famous words spoken by Templars in Ubisoft's historical game series Assassin's Creed. The Templars depicted in the game series are said to be the original Knights Templar, who are in fact enemies to the Assassin Order throughout the series. The game series depicts the Templars as ruthless killers, who long to rule the

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    The Carolingian Dynasty

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    people started to protest and as a result, the king was forced to yield to the protests and convene the Estates-General. The king declared his freedom of the press which resulted in floods of applications calling for a reform. For many months the Third Estate (the middle and lower class) and the nobles and clergy were in conflict. Talk spread of the aristocrats wanting to overthrow the people, and on July 14th, the peasants stormed the Bastille and declared a new French Republic. In the aftermath

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    suggest a theory as to why, over time, the Knights became a symbol of humble beginnings and pure intention. There are various sources, ranging from noblemen to monks, that depict the origin of The Order. Quite a few agree to the fact that when the Crusades were over, and they no longer had a reason to fight, the soldiers became restless and wanted a change of habit. Many decided they wanted to live a life of peaceful simplicity as a monk, while others wandered in search of another cause to rally behind

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    Medieval Chivalry Essay

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    Each different aspect of the code of chivalry held a separate role in society. Whether it be religious or barbaric, chivalry tended to hold a moral guideline among those who followed it. This moral guideline held them true to their duties to man, God, and women (Sex, Society, and Medieval Women). All of which are reflected in the three themes of Chivalry: Warrior chivalry, religious chivalry, and courtly love chivalry (Sex, Society, and Medieval Women). These three hold their individual roles, all

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