HIST 150 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Cistercians, Waldensians, Primogeniture
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Europe in the high middle ages (c. 1000-1300) Political landscape- oldest son will get everything- everyone else basically fend for themselves- wives remarry and the other children find careers. England- becomes one kingdom under one ruler. Bureaucratic- shift in government- men who are part of the middle class- uniform taxation, laws. Society (some highlights)- uses notion of the the three orders. Each group has a role- as long as the roles are fulfilled the society runs well. Knights or nobles- job is to protect the society. Farmers- or everybody else- responsible for food, clothes, and businesses. Religious leaders- make sure your soul is in order. Three-field system- splitting your farm land into three different fields. Plat on two fields and leave on alone- next year you switch. University (c. 1200)- curriculum, syllabus, degree requirements, and classrooms. Students and instructors- eventually they had a campus for teachers and students to live. Bale of hay or on floor for seating.
