The 1000 year mark was an important one in Western civilizations it marked many changes. These changes changed were very important to the civilization of this time. Some of these changes included the rise of Feudalism, Geography, technology, economy, Monarchy, and the role of women. Feudalism (a system of government in which those who possessed landed estates also possessed political power) (Stavrianos pg. 229) this system replaced state power with contractual agreements between lords and vassals. This …showed first 75 words of 705 total…

…showed last 75 words of 705 total…excued of killing of maiming their wives. The Art of courtly love this “encouraged a knight who desired a peasant girl” not to hesitate to take what you seek and embrace her by force” (Stavrianos pg. 245) even with a little leeway they were still controlled. The 1000 year marked many changes in every aspect of Medieval life. With all the advancements their were also set backs, and some advancement still hod true to, today’s socecity.