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The document discusses the development of fief-holding in medieval Europe. It describes the concepts of homage, fealty, and investiture that defined the relationship between lords and vassals. Homage was the acknowledgement of the bond of tenure between a lord and vassal. Fealty was an oath of fidelity from the vassal, promising not to harm the lord or damage his property. Investiture was the ceremony where an overlord transferred land, known as a fief, to a vassal.
- Author
- Syrelle Cimagala
- Language
- EN