8 3 13 The Manor and the Medieval Nobility Defining Feudalism Manorialism A Typical High Medieval Manor Manors and Government in Medieval Society Manors and the Development of Medieval Kingship Rise of Kingdoms in 12th and 13th Century Europe What does it mean to be a king at this time Why do these kingdoms matter Defense and Control The Medieval Castle Why construct castles What are their origins Castle Construction and Living How do you attack a castle Terms fief motte A Typical High Medieval Manor An idealized modern reconstruction of a 14th c English manor The steward ought on his coming to each manor to see and inquire how they are tilled and in what crops they are and how the cart horses and avers oxen cows sheep and swine are kept and improved And if there be loss or damage from want of guard he ought to take fines from those who are to blame so that the lord may not lose The steward ought to see that each manor is properly stocked and if there be overcharge on any manor more than the pasture can bear let the overcharge be moved to another manor where there is less stock And if the lord be in want of money to pay debts due or to make a purchase at a particular term the steward ought before the term and before the time that need arise to look to the manors from which he can have money at the greatest advantage and smallest loss for if he will not provide he will often lose 1 8 3 13 Manors and Government in Medieval Society NOTE This chart is in your reader Manors and the Development of Medieval Kingship Rise of Kingdoms in 12th and 13th century Europe What does it mean to be a king at this time Personal nature of rule Kingdom as divine King as symbol Why do these kingdoms matter Defense and Control The Medieval Castle 2 8 3 13 Why Construct Castles What are their Origins Castle Construction and Living 3 8 3 13 Map of the central Rhine river showing the number of castles in the 13th century 4 8 3 13 5 8 3 13 6 8 3 13 7 8 3 13 8 8 3 13 9 8 3 13 10 8 3 13 11 8 3 13 How do you attack a castle 12 8 3 13 Warwick castle s trebuchet The trebuchet throwing arm is wound down by operators walking inside the wheel treadmills that wind a rope around the wheel axle As the arm is lowered the rectangular bucket full of rocks or other heavy ballast is raised storing potential energy for the throw 13
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