Harry Potter and the Triangle Prophecy by Purdom B. L

Author:Purdom, B. L. [Purdom, B. L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Harry Potter Fan-fiction
Publisher: Self
Published: 2006-03-31T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eighteen

Fiefs

The medieval castle originated in the ninth century in the Frankish Empire (what is now modern France, western Germany, and northern Italy) as nobles began building fortifications in response to increasing insecurity in the region… The Carolingians (Charlemagne’s dynasty) divided their lands among royal heirs, and this custom led to a multiplicity of kings and to civil wars. The new institution of feudalism (which usually involved cavalry service in return for land – the fief – and political rights) resulted in an increase in lordships held under the kings…Political instability and invasion by outside forces resulted in a breakdown in law and order and a sharp decline in the effectiveness of central government. Consequently, power fell into the hands of whatever lords or strongmen were able to protect local populations effectively. But the strongmen also had to protect themselves, and the result was the building of defensive structures that over time evolved into castles.

– Robin S. Oggins, Castles and Fortresses

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