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Castles in the Middle Ages During the Middle Ages, fortified residences for kings and nobles were constructed as castles. Castles in the Middle Ages Why did they build castles? A large portion of Europe was split between lords and princes during the Middle Ages. They would be in charge of …

Feudal System in Middle Ages The feudal system served as the foundation for both European society and government during the Middle Ages. Around the manor and the local ruler, little towns grew. The land and everything on it belonged to the Lord. In exchange for their labor, he would ensure …