2. II.Vassalage: an interpersonal system of exchange A. Lords and Vassals B. The Feudal Contract 1. The oath of fealty 2. Fiefs and benefices 3. Scutage 4. Honor C. Subinfeudation Swearing fealty to the king For the lecture, click on the speaker icon.

3. III.Manorialism: the Economic Side of Feudalism A. The fief as foundation 1. Manor a. Defense: walls and moat b. Within the walls: workshops, bakery, mill c. The chapel 2. Desmene 3. Serfs The Duc de Berry’s fief For the lecture, click on the speaker icon.

4. Manorialism, cont. B. Technological advances, 500-1100 C.E. 1. Invention of the heavy plow 2. Introduction of the rigid horse collar 3. Application of 3-field rotation The medieval heavy plow, ca. 1100 For the lecture, click on the speaker icon.

5. Technological advances, cont. Wheat Barley or another soil-draining crop Fallow Wheat Barley or another soil-draining crop Light crops, such as clover Fallow The transition from a 2-field to a 3-field rotation For the lecture, click on the speaker icon.