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Article: Feudalism in King John's England.(structure of society)

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During the Middle Ages, English society was organized into a system called feudalism. Feudalism was based on agreements made between lords and vassals (subjects). The order of lords and vassals resembled a ladder. On the top rung stood the king, who was seen as God's vassal. Below him were the barons (great nobles), then the knights (lesser nobles), and finally the serfs.

KING: The king was the lord of everyone in his kingdom. This colored steel engraving shows King John, who ruled England from 1199-1216.

BARONS: Barons held large tracts of land granted them by the king. In return, they agreed to be the king's personal vassals and swore an oath of ...

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